Rachel Maddow - Green 960

Rachel Maddow 11/19/09

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:26 -0500

Rachel speaks with U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) about the newly introduced Senate healthcare reform bill; Rachel has Spencer Ackerman, senior reporter at the Washington Independent, explain the physical contraints that may be driving President Obama's decision about troop deployment in Afghanistan; Rachel brings on Time Magazine correspondent to talk about the federal judge's ruling that makes the Army Corp of Engineers liable for the faulty levees that caused some of the destruction brought by Hurricane Katrina; In light of some of the conservative criticism of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to hold the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and other 9/11 terrorist suspects in federal court in New York City, Rachel asks Steven Simon, senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the possibility of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed using the trial to drum up support in the Muslim world for his radical views.

Rachel Maddow 11/18/09

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:22:54 -0500

Learning that "The Family," the group of Christian evangelical Washington D.C. insiders who reside at the now famous "C" Street residence in the nation's capitol, may be having their church-tax exempt status revoked, Rachel asks " why did 'The Family' have this status in the first place," of Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Family:The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power"; Rachel talks with Ana Marie Cox, host of Air America Radio's "Inside Story," about Sarah Palin's villianizing of Nicole Wallace, senior advisor for the McCain-Palin presidential campaign; Rachel gets some insight from Frank Schaeffer, author of "Crazy for God: How I Grew Up as One of the Elect, Helped Found the Religious Right, and Lived to Take All (or Almost All) of it Back," on the effectiveness of some of the more extreme rhetoric coming from the Far Right about President Obama; Rachel interviews columnist and author Naomi Klein, focusing on a phrase "the hollowing out of government with regard to contractors, found in the foreward to the 10th anniversary edition of Klein's book, "No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies."

Rachel Maddow 11/17/09

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:17 -0500

Rachel chats with NBC presidential historian Michael Beschloss about the shifting of paintings within the White House; Rachel gets U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's(D-OH) opinion of the Congressional progress on a healthcare reform bill and the Democrats readiness to fight a Republican filibuster to delay the bill; Rachel asks Lynn Sweet, Washington D.C. bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, what is the real reason that Illinois Republican are fighting the proposed use of the maximum security prison in Thomson,IL for Guantanamo prisoners.

Rachel Maddow 11/16/09

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:01:44 -0500

With the plans to try the 9/11 terrorist suspects in New York federal court revealed, Rachel talks to U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) about the Republican backlash regarding the venue for the trials, and queries Newsweek correspondent Michael Isikoff on the possible repercussions that the Bush administration's torture of the supects might have on bringing justice to these 9/11 masterminds; Rachel brings on Bill Nye, the Science Guy, to explain why finding water on the Moon is exciting; Rachel discusses the surprises found in Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue" and wonders about the validity of some of the claims with her guest, Ana Marie Cox, host of Air America Radio's "Inside Story."

Rachel Maddow 11/13/09

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:26:23 -0500

Rachel asks the question, Should alleged Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan be tried for premeditated murder or should he be tried on terrorism charges, and looks for an answer from Jonathan Turley, professor of constitutional law at George Washington University Law School; Rachel talks to Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell about the Stupak Amendment (strictly limiting funding for abortions) to the recently passed House healthcare reform bill and its impact on the progession of getting a final healthcare reform bill passed in the Congress; Rachel brings on Gordon Goldstein, the author of "Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the Path to War in Vietnam," to talk about President Obama's dealings with Afghanistan and the parallel to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson with Vietnam

Rachel Maddow 11/12/09

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:28:07 -0500

Rachel talks to Associated Press national security writer Anne Gearan about President Obama's expected future strategy in Afghanistan, and questions New Yorker magazine's staff writer Seymour Hersch on how the U.S. relationship with Pakistan affects the plans on what to do about Afghanistan; Rachel interviews Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA) about the new Senate bill (SB1963) that would improve healthcare access for wounded veterans, and the motive for U.S. Senator Tom Coburn's putting a stop on the bill.

Rachel Maddow 11/11/09

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:10:54 -0500

Rachel looks to the reason behind the American Medical Associations consideration of rescinding its endorsement of the House healthcare reform bill, and gets support for her research from Newsweek correspondent Michael Isikoff; Rachel talks to Jeremy Scahill, author of "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army", about revelation that Blackwater had been bribing Iraqi officials to allow the security company to remain in Iraq after the killing of 17 Iraqi civilians; Rachel questions Chris Hayes, Washington D.C. editor at The Nation, as to why Congressman Pete Hoekstra (D-MI) is trying to rush the prosecution of alleged Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

Rachel Maddow 11/10/09

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:51:53 -0500

Rachel looks at the future of getting a final healthcare reform bill through the Congress now that the Stupak Amendment, imposing tight restrictions on abortions that could be offered through a new government-run insurance and through private insurance that is bought using government subsidies, is included in the House bill that was passed on Saturday, 11/07/09. She talks with Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Also, Rachel notes the relation of Congressman Bart Stupak (D-MI) to "The Family" and the "C" Street residence in Washington D.C. and talks further about this with Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power"; Rachel speaks with Ana Marie Cox, host of "Inside Story" on Air America Radio, about the Tea Party Republicans' plans to use their strategy to seat Doug Hoffman as the Congressional member of New York's 23rd district, which failed, in the 2010 U.S. Senate race in Florida.

Rachel Maddow 11/09/09

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:34:09 -0500

Rachel gets an update on the Fort Hood massacre FBI investigation from MSNBC military expert Colonel Jack Jacobs, and talks to Suhail Kahn, senior fellow for Muslim-Christian Understanding at the Institute for Global Engagement, regarding the false and ill-based claims by World Net Daily regarding Major Nidal Hasan, the alleged killer in the Fort Hood murders, being an advisor to President Obama; Rachel presents part 2 of her interview with former Vice-President Al Gore; Rachel speaks with Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who witnessed the Michele Bachmsnn anti-healthcare reform rally in Washington D.C.

Rachel Maddow 11/06/09

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:14:56 -0500

Rachel spends most of the hour talking about the Fort Hood murders with guests NBC Pentagon correspondent Jim Miklaszewski, Killeen Daily Herald managing editor Olga Pena, former assisstant director of the FBI Danny Coulson, and military writer for Salon.com Mark Benjamin. Rachel also talks with Rolling Stone's Lee Christopher Smith about the relationship of the Fort Hood murders to those that happened at Fort Carson in Colorado; Rachel also comments on the anti-healthcare reform rally headed up by Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.

Rachel Maddow 11/05/09

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:33:47 -0500

Rachel talks with Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson about the political trend of tea-bagging Republicans trying to push moderate Republicans out of political races; Rachel speaks with Nobel Prize winner and former Vice President Al Gore about the efforts in Congress toward effective climate change legislation and the efforts to thwart it, and related subjects; Rachel interviews Matthew Hoh who recently resigned his State Department position over the war in Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 11/04/09

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:06:07 -0500

Looking to election results and exit polls on the November 3rd politial races, Rachel talks with Melissa Harris-Lacewell, associate professor of politics and African-American studies at Princeton University,regarding the GOP gubernatorial victories in New Jersey and Virginia; Rachel talks with Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC analyst, about the New York 23rd Congressional District race and the fate of district after the 2010 census; Rachel calls on human rights activist Cleve Jones to analyze why gay marriage rights laws keep on being defeated still; and Rachel has Jane Hamsher, from FireDogLake.com, explain what all of the new Republican victories in this election might mean for pushing through a healthcare reform bill in Congress.

Rachel Maddow 11/03/09

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:22:20 -0500

On this election day show, Rachel talks about the battle between moderate and extreme factions of the GOP and how they may be affecting the outcomes of several Congressional and Gubernatorial races. Her guests on this issue include Chris Hayes, Washington D.C. editor for The Nation, and Melissa Harris-Lacewell, associate professor of politics and African-American studies at Princeton University; Rachel inquires of Matt Miller, senior fellow at he Center for American Progress and author of "The Tyranny of Dead Ideas: Letting Go of the Old Ways of Thinking to Unleash a New Prosperity," why conservative groups are still trying to unleash a Taxpayers Bill of Rights on the American people; With U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman losing support by usual Republican allies of his staunch refusal to allow a public option in a healthcare reform bill, Rachel wonders why Lieberman still insists on being so stubborn on the issue, and she asks such of Ned Lamont, a Democrat who ran against Lieberman in 2006 for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut.

Rachel Maddow 11/02/09

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:48:44 -0500

Rachel has Howard Fineman, senior Washington D.C. correspondent for Newsweek, explain the waning support that Senate Democrats have for U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman in light of his fierce attack on healthcare reform containing a public option; Rachel seeks understanding from Xeni Jardin, BoingBoing.net editor and partner, on how Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' (ICANN) decision to non-latinize internet domain names will affect the information superhighway; Rachel talks with Melanie Sloan, executive director of CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) about CREW's victory in getting the release of notes of former Vice President Dick Cheney's FBI interview regarding the Valerie Plame CIA-leak case; Rachel asks Jonathan Turley, professor of Constitutional Law at the George Washington University Law School, about the legality of the CIA drone attacks in Pakistan

Rachel Maddow 10/30/09

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:11:01 -0400

Rachel checks in with FireDogLake.com blogger Jane Hamsher on all the drama going on with healthcare reform in the U.S. Senate; Rachel talks with Maine Governor John Baldacci about his decision to support gay rights and his objection to the state initiative that would overturn gay marriage in Maine; Rachel speaks with Congressman Ed Markey(D-MA), chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, who caught the coal idustry trying to send forged letters to Congress regarding climate change.

Rachel Maddow 10/29/09

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:34:53 -0400

Rachel asks Glenn Greenwald (Salon.com) about the motivational factors behind U.S. Senators Joe Lieberman (Ind-Connecticut) and Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) are voicing their intentions to filibuster a healthcare reform bill containing a public option; Rachel dicusses with Tim Weiner, author of "Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA", the CIA's recentlly discovered clandestine activities in Afghanistan; Rachel talks to David Brancaccio, host of NOW, about how the federal stimulus money is helping the infrastructure of the U.S.

Rachel Maddow 10/28/09

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:09:04 -0400

Rachel and guest Jane Hamsher, blogger for FireDogLake.com, talk about the impact of U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman's staunch refusal to accept a healthcare reform bill with any kind of public option; With the federal government's plan to spend $3.4 Billion on the nation's electrical grid (Smart Grid), Rachel gets some insight on what's in store for our country from Google CEO Eric Schmidt; Rachel talks to WashintonMonthly.com's Steve Benen about the upcoming Congression race in the 23rd district of New York, and why so many prominent Republicans, including Minnesotan Governor Tim Pawlenty, are campaigning for the Republican candidate Doug Hoffman; Rachel learns of the ongoing Congressional investigations of Intelligance Reporting from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, chairwoman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Rachel Maddow 10/27/09

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:29:02 -0400

Rachel reports on U.S. Senator Harry Reid announcement about the inclusion of a public option, and then gets comments from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) on how allowing states to opt-out of the public option would not lead to true healthcare reform; Rachel sends pop-culturalist Kent Jones out to Ft. Worth,Texas to talk with people who attended the Get Motivated Seminar with motivational speaker George W. Bush; Rachel interviews Lee Thompson, attorney for the family of Dr. George Tiller, on the questionable objects being auctioned off by anti-abortionists to provide defense funds for Scott Roeder, accused of murdering Dr. Tiller; Rachel speaks with NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel who has covered the recent accidental deaths of military troops in Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 10/26/09

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:49:42 -0400

Rachel brings on Christopher Hayes, Washington D.C. editor for The Nation, to provide an up-to-date progress report on where healthcare reform is headed inside of Congress; Rachel has Xeni Jardin of BoingBoing.net explain the importance of net neutrality and what John McCain's fight against it could do to the "information superhighway."; Rachel talks about Dick Cheney and his new anti-Obama campaign known as Keep America Safe, and interviews Michael Isikoff, investigative correspondent for Newsweek and MSNBC, regarding the potential impact of an upcoming Keep America Safe ad campaign.

Rachel Maddow 10/23/09

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:02:38 -0400

Rachel and guest MSNBC talk show host Keith Olbermann talk about being "targets" in Fox News' claim of getting the "short end of the stick" in media attention from the White House; Rachel has Paul Eaton, former military professional and senior advisor to the National Security Network, give his verbal response to Dick Cheney's statements regarding President Obama's approach to dealing with Afghanistan and the war on terror; Rachel talks with New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer regarding the effects of American drone warfare in Pakistan.

Rachel Maddow 10/22/09

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:57:21 -0400

Rachel talks to Tamra Lowe, co-founder and executive vice president of Get Motivated Seminars, about the nature of the seminars and about the choice of including President George W. Bush as a speaker; Rachel converses with Congressman Barney Frank regarding the continued push of Republicans who wish to deregulate the banking industry and the efforts of Democrats pushing for more regulation; Rachel interviews Jamie Leigh Jones, former KBR employee and rape survivor, who's story was the reason for U.S. Senator Al Franken's ammendment to the 2010 Defense Appropriation bill that would prohibit the ferderal funding of contractors "who require that employees or independent contractorsx sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims"; Rachel notes the efforts to get a "public option" included in the final healthcare reform bill, by talking with Adam Green, founder of the Progressive Change Campaign which is running ads to pressure Senate leader Harry Reid to action.

Rachel Maddow 10/21/09

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:15:09 -0400

Rachel talks about some of the major races in the November elections, and spotlights the Congressional race in the 23rd District of New York, talking about the Repubican infighting affecting that race with guest Dave Wiegel of the Washington Independent; Rachel speaks with Dallas Morning News reporter Wayne Shorter about George Bush's new role as a motivational speaker; Rachel talks to Jesse Connolly, campaign manager for the No on 1 (Protect Maine Equality), about the campaign's similarity to the Proposition 8 (anti-gay marriage) campaign in California last November.

Rachel Maddow 10/20/09

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:29:24 -0400

Rachel receives hopeful words about the prospects of decent healthcare reform on Capitol Hill from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH); Rachel talks with Suhail Khan, former Hill staffer and former senior political appointee to President Bush, about the need to support the Muslim Congressional interns in light of World Net Daily's efforts to demonize them; Rachel interviews freshman Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL) about how his statements about the Republicans' stance on healthcare have affected his political life; Rachel gets a report about the "Yes Men"- U.S. Chamber of Commerce stunt from Mother Jones reporter Kate Sheppard, who witnessed the incident.

Rachel Maddow 10/19/09

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:48:09 -0400

Rachel looks for answers to the question, "Why is former President George Bush Sr. calling Keith Olbermann and me 'sick puppies'?" She talks to Keith Olbermann and journaist Ron Suskind; With the discovery of jack rabbit "poop" at the Hanford nuclear reservation, Rachel inquires about the animal management issues at nuclear waste sites by talking with Nathan Hodge, reporter for Wired.com's national security blog, Danger Room; Rachel interviews former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer regarding the undue influence of Goldman Sachs in the executive branch of the U.S. government.

Rachel Maddow 10/16/09

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:19:17 -0400

Rachel talks with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in an attempt to feel out the possibility of a public option in the finished healthcare reform bill and whether there are any Democrats in the Senate willing to cross over to the "other side" to join in on a filibuster; Rachel and guest Eugene Robinson, columnist for the Washington Post, discuss the irrational fear of the Congressional Republicans over CAIR's desire to place more Muslim Congressional interns; Rachel debates the "grassroots" claim of Americans for Prosperity with the organizations president, Tim Phillips.

Rachel Maddow 10/15/09

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:46:03 -0400

Alison Stewart guests hosts. On this show former Cigna executive Wendell Potter explains why Senate Democrats will score a major battle against the health insurance industry if they can remove the application of the McCarran-Ferguson Act (1945) from health insurance companies; Alison questions AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the rumor that Presidential chief-of-staff Rahm Emanuel had pressured Trumka not to promote the need for a public option in the upcoming healthcare reform bill; Dave Weigel, Washington Independent reporter, talks of some prominent examples of Congressional Republican infighting; Congressman Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, comments of the the Wall Street Jouirnal report analysis on large raises for employees of companies who received bailout money.

Rachel Maddow 10/14/09

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:08:44 -0400

Alison Steward guest hosts. She talks with U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean about the healthcare bill just passed by the Senate Finance Committee; Portland Press Herald reporter Bill Nemitz helps profile U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, the sole "yes" on the Senate Finance Committee healthcare bill vote; Alison talks with Wayne Slater, senior political writer for the Dallas Morning News, about Texas Governor Rick Perry's decision to put death row inmate Cameron Willingham to death despite an upcoming report that would exonerate Willingham; Bill Nye, the Science Guy, attempts to explain the "sea mucus" being found in the Mediterranean Sea.

Rachel Maddow 10/13/09

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:41:59 -0400

This is mostly a repeat from yesterday's show. Rachel talks with Richard Engel, NBC chief foreign correspondent, about the proposed troop surges in Afghanistan; Rachel gets a response from U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer regarding all of the negative views of President Obama's receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Plus, Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) and Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis comment on the health insurance industry's report claiming a need to increase their premiums if the current healthcare reform bill becomes law.

Rachel Maddow 10/12/09

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:28:42 -0400

Rachel invites Xeni Jardin,who blogs on BoingBoing.net, to explain the copyright infringement suit brought against her by Ralph Lauren; Rachel talks with Richard Engel, NBC chief foreign correspondent, about the proposed troop surges in Afghanistan; Rachel gets a response from U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer regarding all of the negative views of President Obama's receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Maddow 10/09/09

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:13:13 -0400

Rachel discusses the new Oklahoma law which requires detailed information submitted about women who have received abortions with Megan Carpentier, editor of news and politics at Air America; Rachel and guest Melissa Harris-Lacewell, associate professor of politics and African-American studies at Princeton, talk about the recent "Impeach Obama" campaigns started by World Net Daily and Republican operative Floyd Brown; Rachel asks if Fox News polls are what Congressional Republicans should be looking at when they assess a political issue like health care. She gets some help for her answer by talking with Democratic strategist Joe Trippi.

Rachel Maddow 10/08/09

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00:38 -0400

Rachel learns through her conversation with Howard Fineman, Washington D.C. senior correspondent for Newsweek, of the new Democratic strategy that may keep a Republican filibuster from happening in the Senate on the upcoming healthcare reform bill; Rachel gets a probable timeline for the disposal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and other related information from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY); Rachel talks to New York Times columnist Frank Rich about the factoring in of the presence ( or lack of presence) of the Taliban in a troop surge decision in that country.

Rachel Maddow 10/07/09

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:11:09 -0400

Rachel's guest, Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Connie Schultz, talks about signs of hope for healthcare reform as conservatives are getting their arguments against reform knocked down by the facts; Rachel confronts Rick Berman, who heads up the PR firm Berman and Company which represents lobbyist fighting groups like ACORN.

Rachel Maddow 10/06/09

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:24:14 -0400

Rachel gets confirmation from Dave Weigel, reporter for the Washington Independent, about the money behind the conservative group Americans for Prosperity; Rachel calls on Las Vegas Sun columnist Jon Ralston to report new details about John Ensign's affair warrant consideration by a Senate ethics committee; Rachel has U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders explain how he turned the conservative push for Congress to defund ACORN against those same conservatives.

Rachel Maddow 10/05/09

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:54:28 -0400

Rachel taks to Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) about the loss to Chicago of the 2016 Olympic bid and about the conservatives' reaction; Rachel gets an update from Heather Sherba about her condition after the August shooting sent her to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and what she faces in health care costs as an uninsured American; Rachel takes a look, with the help of Jeff Sharlet, at the story implicating Senator Tom Coburn in financially helping cover up the extramarital affair and Senate ethics violations of his C-Street housemate John Ensign. Sharlet is a contributing editor to Harper's Magaziine and author of "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power."

Rachel Maddow 10/02/09

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:07:41 -0400

Rachel's guest, New York Times reporter Eric Lipton, explains the facts behind the upcoming expose about John Ensign's extramarital affair and Senate ethical violations; Rachel brings on Steve Clemons, of the Washington Note, to reveals the plans of U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) to have the leader of the Honduran military coup resist the U.S. government's pressure to return President Manuel Zelaya to office; Rachel interviews Texas strp club owner Dawn Rizos, who was invited by Newt Gingrich to accept an award, and then uninvited by Gingrich.

Rachel Maddow 10/01/09

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:46:41 -0400

Rachel calls on Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL) to explain his statement that the Republicans' health care plan is "Don't get sick"; Rachel talks with political reporter Sam Stein about the possibility of budget reconciliation becoming a stumbling block for health care reform; Rachel spotlights the efforts of CREW (Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington) to see that U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) is prosecuted for his ethical violations related to the prostitution activities in Washington D.C.

Rachel Maddow 09/30/09

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:23:50 -0400

Rachel asks about the ongoing prospect of a public option and other healthcare reform issues in the U.S. Senate by talking with U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and former DNC chairman Howard Dean; Rachel talks with blogger Jeanne Devon (TheMudflats.net) about the authenticity of Sarah Palin's words in her new book, "Going Rogue: An American Life"; Now that the GOP has lessened the worth of ACORN by having Congress defund it, Rachel sees a trend where SEIU (Service Employees International Union) will be the Republicans' next target. She talks about this trend with Peter Dreier, professor of politics at Occidental College, Los Angeles.

Rachel Maddow 09/29/09

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:38:08 -0400

Rachel frames the current badgering of ACORN by the GOP in a historical sense by talking with former New Mexical U.S. Attorney David Iglesias who was fired for refusing to prosecute ACORN for voter fraud; Rachel speaks with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders about the new Republican accusations that health care reform is an attack on Medicare; Rachel and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talk about the need to work with the rest of the world for positive change in international relations.

Rachel Maddow 09/28/09

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:16:12 -0400

Rachel gets up-to-date information about the death of census worker Bill Sparkman, from reporters Jeffrey McMurray (Associated Press) and Ron Mott (NBC News); Rachel takes a look at the ramifications of Congress' decision to defund ACORN, with some help from guest Jeremy Scahill, author of "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army' ; Rachel hears from Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News, on President Obama's announcement about Iran's nuclear weapons' facilities.

Rachel Maddow 09/25/09

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:05:48 -0400

Rachel gets news about hope for a public option in the new healthcare reform bill from U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer; Rachel learns more about Bill Sparkman, the census worker who was found hanged in Kentucky, from friend and retired Kentucky State Trooper Gilbert Acciardo; Rachel discusses the media attention on ACORN with Occidental College professor Peter Dreier; Documentary director Ken Burns appears on Rachel's show to talk about his new mini-series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea"

Rachel Maddow 09/24/09

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:52:22 -0400

Rachel talks to Associated Press reporter Devlin Barrett about the census worker who was found hanging from a tree in Kentucky; Rachel gets analysis from Howard Fineman, senior Washington correspondent and political columnist for Newsweek, about the ongoing war over healthcare reform in Congress; Rachel brings on economist Paul Krugman to comments on the economic theories of Sarah Palin; Rachel interviews NBA player, and activist Tracy McGrady about the Three Point Program to promote the situation in Darfur.

Rachel Maddow 09/23/09

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:23:43 -0400

Rachel speaks with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden about his "Free Choice" ammendment to the current health care bill in the Senate; Rachel queries Sam Stein, political reporter for the Huffington Post, on former Secretary of State Condoleza Rice's comments about national security.

Rachel Maddow 09/22/09

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:18:27 -0400

Wendell Potter, former health insurance executive turned whistle blower: he was the head of public relations for CIGNA, one of the nation's largest insurers, and now he's a senior fellow on health care at the Center for Media and Democracy. David Weigel, reporter, The Washington Independent; Rajiv Chandrasekaran, reporter, The Washington Post; Richard Trumka, president, AFL CIO.

Rachel Maddow 09/21/09

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:48:14 -0400

Republican consultant Mark McKinnon on whether "values voters" have any actual value to politicians; Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson contrasts South Carolina's poor education and healthcare rankings with the state leaders who don't want to help; Fire Dog Lake's Jane Hamsher on political ads lib Americans are running to pressure Democrats into preserving progressive principles; Another Iraq contractor scandal: weapons purchased likely funded Iraqi insurgents.

Rachel Maddow 09/18/09

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:09:47 -0400

Activist Cleve Jones speaks on the level of hostility in current political discourse; Joe Cirincione, president of The Ploughshares Fund, comments on President Obama's announcing he will get rid of a Bush era missile defense plan; Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he will stop funding ACORN, but Minnesota doesn't give them money in the first place.

Rachel Maddow 09/17/09

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:50:35 -0400

Huffington Post's Frank Schaeffer discusses a new poll showing that New Jersey Republicans think President Obama is the anti christ; Rep. Anthony Weiner discusses Sen. Max Baucus' health care compromise bill; Chris Hayes from The Nation talks about the role of right wing xenophobia in the health care debate.

Rachel Maddow 09/16/09

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:24:47 -0400

A history of right wing extremist opposition to Democratic presidents with Newsweek's Jonathan Alter; Gov. Ed Rendell discusses the GOP's peculiar choices of people to rebutt President Obama on health care; Former National Security Advisor to President Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski, on U.S. goals in Iraq & Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 09/15/09

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:39 -0400

Sen. Bernie Sanders on the progress being made on the health care reform bill; TARP Congressional oversight panel chair Elizabeth Warren discusses the President's Wall St. speech on the financial crisis; Former U.S. government contractor Terry Pearson discusses his reporting of misconduct by U.S. contractors at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.

Rachel Maddow 09/14/09

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:43:51 -0400

What are Glenn Beck and his followers actually marching against? Mike Lux, CEO of Progressive Strategies, discusses how developments on the right are a symbol of Calhoun conservatism. High political art: An opera composed from Alberto Gonzalez' testimony to the Senate and his resignation in 2007. Senator Bob Casey discusses what our current military mission is in Afghanistan. Columnist David Sirota says that adding a trigger mechanism to healthcare reform means giving up on the public option.

Rachel Maddow 09/11/09

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:38:41 -0400

Rachel talks with former Republican U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee about the impact of the extreme right on the Republican Party; Rachel speaks with U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) about his meeting with President Obama on health care reform and about the possibility of the Democrats coming together on a consensus over this issue; Rachel talks to Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Professor of Politics and African-American Studies at Princeton University, about the upcoming 9/12 marches and the right-wing forces behind them.

Rachel Maddow 09/10/09

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:11:23 -0400

Rachel talks about President Obama's health care reform speech to the joint session of Congress, and the prospects of health care reform with guests David Axlerod, senior advisor to Obama; Senator Barbara Boxer; Congressman Barney Frank; and Chris Hayes, Washington D. C. editor for The Nation.

Rachel Maddow 09/09/09

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:48:06 -0400

Rachel talks with New York Congressman Anthony Weiner about the Democratic strategy to bring about health care reform; Mark McKinnon, former political advisor to President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain, defends President Obama's speech to school children; Rachel talks with Jon Henke (thenextright.com) about the need for mainstream Republicans to disassociate themselves with the fringe-right extremists.

Rachel Maddow 09/04/09

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:08:59 -0400

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) talks about how long it might take to reform health care. Danielle Brian of Pogo talks about contractors in Afghanistan who were supposedly gardening the Kabul embassy but actually were wearing coconut bras and sexually hazing everyone they worked with. Welton Gaddy from State of Belief is in the middle of a fight with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Also a new opera about Alberto Gonzales.

Rachel Maddow 09/03/09

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:40 -0400

Rachel has one more point to make about interviewing former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. She also has a story about the new first lady of Japan being abducted by aliens. Jonathan Turely reacts to the speculation that liberal Supreme Court justice John Paul Stevens might be retiring. Lawrence O'Donnell casts some odds on health reform now that President Obama scheduled a joint address to Congress regarding on the subject. Also Spencer Ackerman of the Washington Independent talks about Afghanistan and the politics of Afghanistan here at home.

Rachel Maddow 09/02/09

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:50:55 -0400

Rachel talks with former Pennsylvania Gov. and Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) talks about a community in his state is coming together to pay the medical bills for a young woman without health insurance who was one of the vicitms in the LA Fitness club shooting. And the latest scare tactic in health care reform is targeting women with breast cancer.

Rachel Maddow 09/01/09

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:05:45 -0400

Ana Marie Cox from Air America tries to figure out why John McCain changed his mind about prosecutions for torture. Chris Hayes from The Nation discusses the church committee investigation that took place after Watergate. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talks about the politics of health care now that the White House seems to be acknowledging that the Republicans are not going to vote for any health care reform bill. Wayne Slater of the Dallas Morning News reports on the politics of secession in the state of Texas.

Rachel Maddow 08/31/09

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:14:14 -0400

Rachel talks to NY Congressman Anthony Weiner about single payer health care. Dr. LeRoy Carhart, an abortion provider in Nebraska, joins Racehl to talk about operation rescue's efforts against him and has some good news for us on this subject. Also, new coal industry astro turfing, and the Republican party tries to remake Ted Kennedy's legacy to make him less liberal.

Rachel Maddow 08/28/09

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:15:08 -0400

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) talks about health care reform. Dr. Leroy Carhart tells Rachel how he's being targeted by Operation Rescue for providing abortions in Nebraska. Also new coal industry 'astro-turfing'. And the Republican party tries to remake Ted Kennedy's legacy to make him less liberal.

Rachel Maddow 08/27/09

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:12:30 -0400

Due to coverage of Sen. Edward Kennedy's death on MSNBC, The Rachel Maddow show was pre-empted.

Rachel Maddow 08/26/09

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:57:43 -0400

Alison Stewart fills in again for Rachel. Former CIA officer Bob Baer breaks down Dick Cheney's reaction to the CIA torture report. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) talks about the release of the Libyan terrorist responsible for the bombing of PanAm Flight 103. Connie Schultz of the Cleveland Plain Dealer weighs in on the latest on the health care battle. Also Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett updates us on his progress after being attacked trying to help a grandmother in distress.

Rachel Maddow 08/25/09

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:47:46 -0400

Guest host Alison Stewart fills in for Rachel. Michael Isikoff from Newsweek has an update of the CIA report on the Bush Administration torture program. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) talks about what the Obama administration can do going forward after the release of the torture report. Howard Dean tries to explain Michael Steele and the GOP's new found love of Medicare (a government program). Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) breaks down the latest bit of health care fear mongering targeted towards veterans.

Rachel Maddow 08/24/09

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:01:35 -0400

Important news on torture with Michael Isikoff from Newsweek - What we were doing to prisoners in the heyday of the Bush torture program. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) asks why is it that a dysfunctional gang of 6 senators that's discussing bad ideas about health care reform, for some reason, gets to decide whether or not we get health care reform. Also a heart warming story on Cash For Clunkers.

Rachel Maddow 08/21/09

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:03:24 -0400

Former Gov. Howard Dean talks about what is really possible for health care reform now that the Republicans have completely taken themselves out of the mix. Former WNBA star Sue Wicks comments on the Republicans saying that health care won't pass unless it gets 80 votes in the Senate. Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis assesses what Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is still doing on the President's list of reasons to be hopeful that there will be a bipartisan vote for health care. Former Colin Powell Cheif Of Staff Lawrence Wilkerson discusses new revelations from former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge's book that the terror alert was being manipulated (or attempted to be manipulated by the Bush Administration) during the 2004 election in order to scare up votes for Bush.

Rachel Maddow 08/20/09

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:06:17 -0400

Rachel talks with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Frank Rich from the New York Times. John Ralston from the Las Vegas Sun talks about John Ensign resurfacing for the first time since revealing his odd sex and ethics scandal. Also, important news from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 08/19/09

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:05:39 -0400

The liberal base rises up as Jane Hamsher of FireDogLake.com and Richard Trumka of the AFL-CIO, says that liberals and unions will not quietly let the public option go. Bill Maher has a different take on what the Democrats should be doing on health care and what the Republicans are bringing to the table. Rachel raves about a video game about the swine flu. And why Dick Armey has made the show once again.

Rachel Maddow 08/18/09

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:55:15 -0400

Matt Taibbi from Rolling Stone talks about the death of the public option in health care reform. A former secret service officer gives his take on people showing up at Presidential events while visibly carrying firearms. Jeff Sharlet talks about the new revelations about the finances behind C Street and The Family losing its allies on the Christian right.

Rachel Maddow 08/17/09

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:25:33 -0400

The head of Freedom Works resigns from his lobbying and law firm and blames the media for making him do it. Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) is leaning towards voting for health care reform. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) truth squads the next big lie you're about to hear about health care reform: It's a secret plot to go after veterans.

Rachel Maddow 08/14/09

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:10:46 -0400

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talks about what happens next in health care reform. Some leaders on the right who have demonized living wills, were actually for living wills until they became an excuse to discredit health care reform. Also a possible connection between the health care debate and the Terri Schiavo story. Also it seems like the DLA Piper lobbying firm is mad at Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 08/13/09

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:11:21 -0400

An update on Operation Iraqi Baseball. Bob Krause talks about Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) comments when he told his constituents that if they were afraid of health care reform, they were right to be afraid. Dr. Warren Hern ponders a future possibility that health care debate extremism may turn violent. Malcolm Nance, former SERE school instructor, tries to figure out how two guys who had never done an interrorgation in their lives, ended up getting millions of dollars by the Bush Administration to engineer a torture based interrorgation program for high value terror suspects.

Rachel Maddow 08/12/09

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:03:57 -0400

Why Timothy McVeigh's name is back in the news again. A committee investigating the U.S. Attorney scandal releases testimony and emails from Karl Rove and Harriet Miers. Also a story on the Chevy Volt, which is said to get 230 miles per gallon. New light is shed on the Birther phenomenon as 12% of self-identified conservatives in North Carollina say that they don't know if Hawaii is part of the United States. And Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) talks about President Obama's health care town hall meeting.

Rachel Maddow 08/11/09

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:24:16 -0400

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) follows the money behind the anti-health care reform protests. Former insurance executive turned whistleblower Wendell Potter, sorts out the insurance companies' motivations in trying to stop reform. Rod Blagojevich sings Elvis on tape. Also news from the Green Zone in Iraq. And a follow up on the assassination on Dr. George Tiller that will curl your hair.

Rachel Maddow 08/10/09

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:41:49 -0400

Rachel talks about mob mentality that has disrupted and overtaken many townhall meeetings on health care hosted by Democratic Congressional representatives. Rachel talks with former religious-right leader Frank Schaeffer on how the outbursts of these conservative groups could affect the work on health care reform in Congress, and she talks with House Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) who mangaged to conduct a town hall meeting without the conservative drama.; Rachel interviews Nicholas Schmidle, journalist and author of "To Live or to Perish Forever: Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan," on the possible death of Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, and the use of drone warfare by the U.S.

Rachel Maddow 08/07/09

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:22:38 -0400

Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) talks about death threats, mock lynching and mob mentality in regards to health care debates. Tim Philips, leader of a Washington D.C. group who encourages the hooliganism at the health care town hall debates, talks with Rachel. Also Jonathan Turley discusses what the Supreme Court will be like without David Souter and with Sonia Sotomayor.

Rachel Maddow 08/06/09

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:04:16 -0400

Rachel has a snit with the activists being organized by corporate interests to shut down town hall meetings regarding health care. Also the story of a small business owner from Nebraska and his starring role in the health care fight. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) investigates the coal industry after they've been exposed for impersonating local non-profit groups to try to get members of Congress to vote against climate change legislation. And Joel Sawyer, the former Communications Director for Gov. Mark Sanford, gives his take on the Argentina scandal.

Rachel Maddow 08/05/09

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:35:11 -0400

As Laura Ling and Euna Lee are reunited with their families, Gov. Bill Richardson talks about another journalist still being held in Iran. Also a discussion of two congressmen who are the target of corporate dirty tricks. Also Chris Hayes of The Nation talks about the Brooks brothers riot in Florida back in 2000.

Rachel Maddow 08/04/09

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:58:02 -0400

Eugene Robinson talks about corporate lobbyists resorting to "hooliganism" at town hall meetings regarding health care. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) discusses why Cash For Clunkers might be in doubt. Also news about the Republican coverup of Sen. John Ensign's affair. Ana Marie Cox talks about how much ridicule is appropriate to heap upon the Birthers.

Rachel Maddow 08/03/09

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:53:58 -0400

Today's podcast is an encore presentation of last Friday's show.

Rachel Maddow 07/31/09

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:09:40 -0400

Professor Tricia Rose from Brown University comments on the "Beer Summit" and what comes next in the progress against racism. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) talks about his bill to kill Medicare. Reza Aslan comments on the Iranian uprising. Also a dramatic reading of a Birther letter from a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania.

Rachel Maddow 07/30/09

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:38:32 -0400

Rachel interviews Virginia Governor Tim Kaine about the fight for health care reform in Congress; Rachel's guest Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Associate Professor of Politics and African-American Studies at Princeton University, talks about the role of race in the political arena; Rachel questions Florida Congressman Elsie Hastings on the possible pressure from outside sources to get Rep. Hastings to remove a bill to strike down "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."; Rachel invites Sarah Chayes, special advisor to General Stanley McChrystal, to talk about the upcoming elections in Afghanistan and about the U.S. military's current purpose in that country.

Rachel Maddow 07/29/09

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:23:25 -0400

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talks about the newest Republican conspiracy theory about health care reform. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) discusses race and the Republican Party. Jeff Sharlet talks about the creepiest new detail about C Street.

Rachel Maddow 07/28/09

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:12:09 -0400

Howard Dean talks about the biggest political story of the summer that no one wants to talk about. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) discusses Wall Street's top lobbying priority. Ron Suskind talks about a weird battle between George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Jeff Sharlet talks about C Street paying for Congressmen to go on international trips.

Rachel Maddow 07/27/09

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:02:27 -0400

Lou Dubose discusses Texas' Governor wanting to secede from health care. Melissa Harris Lacewell talks about the planned beer meeting at the White House with President Obama, Professor Gates from Harvard, and Cambridge Police Sgt. Crowley. Also John Ensign speaks out about why he's not speaking out about his affair. And Jeff Sharlet is called a 'nut job' by a conservative senator regarding C Street and The Family. Also find out why Rachel is banned in Belarus.

Rachel Maddow 07/24/09

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:11:27 -0400

The Rachel Maddow show.

Rachel Maddow 07/23/09

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:13:09 -0400

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs discusses President Obama's health care press conference. Howard Fineman from MSNBC and Newsweek also joins in on the conversation. Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of John Edwards, talks about health care reform as well as her new book. Updates on gun legislation that did not pass the Senate. Also NBC's Jim Miklaszewski follows up on the story of the young American solider kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 07/22/09

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:00:58 -0400

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) discusses the U.S. Senate eliminating the F-22 fighter jet. Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post talks about the latest news regarding the C Street money trail. Dave Weigel from the Washington Independent comments on Lou Dobbs endorsing the Birthers (the people who think that President Obama is secretly not president).

Rachel Maddow 07/21/09

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:19:46 -0400

An update on operation Iraqi baseball. Also a big bag of corrections from Rachel's interview with Pat Buchanan. Other guests include: Paul Rieckhoff from the Iraq and Afghanistan Verterans of America. And Jeff Sharlet talks about the 'abortion' of Barack Obama. Also the "Obama Isn't Really American" crowds starts to make life uncomfortable for Republicans.

Rachel Maddow 07/20/09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:49:12 -0400

Today's podcast is an encore performance from last Friday.

Rachel Maddow 07/17/09

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:05:27 -0400

Pat Buchanan joins Rachel for a discussion on civil rights and his advice to the Republican Party that they should use the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to try to stoke more white anger about affirmative action. Also news about a third alleged Republican sex scandal tied to the C Street House in Washington run by The Family. Also, what happened to the original film of the first Apollo moon landing.

Rachel Maddow 07/16/09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:15:44 -0400

Jeff Sharlet returns as the secretive religious group "The Family" starts to get a little less secretive. Dahlia Lithwick discusses the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings. Ezra Klein from the Washington Post assesses the recent Sarah Palin Op-Ed.

Rachel Maddow 07/15/09

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:14:56 -0400

Chief of Staff to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Lawrence Wilkerson, talks about what the program was that Dick Cheney allegedly ordered to be kept secret from Congress. Dahlia Lithwick reports on the weird racial politics of the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings. John Ensign announced he is running for re-election 3 years early. Elizabeth Warren, the overseer of the Congressional TARP funds talks about Wall Street.

Rachel Maddow 07/14/09

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:18:26 -0400

Reactions to Day 1 of the Republican's opposition during the Judge Sotomayor confirmation hearings. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discusses the big news on potential legal liability for Dick Cheney directing the CIA to hide a program from Congress. Michael Isikoff talks about who might get prosecuted for torture and why. Also Rachel has issues with Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN).

Rachel Maddow 07/13/09

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:11:41 -0400

Melissa Harris-Lacewell, professor at Princeton, talks about the decision by the Republicans opposing Sonia Sotomayor to highlight the issue of race. Ana Marie Cox discusses Sarah Palin: Ice Scupture. Also Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) talks about the new intelligence report on warantless wiretapping. And a continuation on the discussion with Jeff Sharlet about "The Family", the secretive religious organization that happens to be linked to the recent Republican sex scandals.

Rachel Maddow 07/10/09

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:21:47 -0400

Las Vegas reporter Jon Ralston discusses how the John Ensign scandal gets weirder and weirder. Jeff Sharlet talks about "The Family", a group that has a starring role in both the John Ensign and Mark Sanford scandals. Counterterrorism adviser Richard Clarke weighs in on the latest CIA scandal. And Richard Engel from NBC talks about the new wave of street protests in Iran.

Rachel Maddow 07/09/09

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:46:40 -0400

Michael Isikoff discusses Nancy Pelosi and the CIA. Frank Rich of the New York Times talks about the Republicans summer of scandal. Patrick Murphy, the first Iraq war veteran elected to congress, explains why he is the one to lead the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The head of New Yorkers for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (who is the brother of the Unabomber) talks with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 07/08/09

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:13:24 -0400

Rachel is back from vacation and will NOT be talking about Michael Jackson. Ana Marie Cox and Republican Strategist Mark McKinnon talks about what happened to the career's of Sarah Palin, Mark Ensign, and Gov. Mark Sanford. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talks about Sen. Al Franken. Also new news about Afghanistan and China. And a story about a man who tried to throw former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara off of a ferry.

Rachel Maddow 07/07/09

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:30:31 -0400

Ana Marie Cox fills in for Rachel again today. Today's guests are ABC political reporter Rick Klein, Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Meckler, and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

Rachel Maddow 07/06/09

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:52:42 -0400

Ana Marie Cox filled in for Rachel Maddow. Ana talks President Obama's Health Care Reform plan. Also a discussion on Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Ana plays the part of Sarah Palin in what may be the first radio theater production on the Rachel Maddow Show.

Rachel Maddow 07/02/09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:07:42 -0400

Ron Reagan is filling in again for Rachel Maddow. Ron talks to a couple who declared bankruptcy due to their medical bills even though they had health insurance. Also a look into the case of a 12 year old that was picked up by Afghanis and handed over to US forces in Guantanamo Bay where he was interrogated and tortured.

Rachel Maddow 07/01/09

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:10:43 -0400

Ron Reagan is filling in for Rachel Maddow. Are Iraqi troops capable of maintaining order once U.S. troops are removed from the cities. Also Nico Pitney reports on the situation in Iran.

Rachel Maddow 06/30/09

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:26:33 -0400

Ana Marie Cox fills in for the vacationing Rachel Maddow. Today Ana talks about books for young adults with Scott Westerfeld and

Rachel Maddow 06/29/09

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:19:19 -0400

Ana Marie Cox fills in for the vacationing Rachel Maddow. Ana will be talking with Sen Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Also ABC senior political reporter Rick Klein and Laura Meckler who covers the White House for the Wall Street Journal, talks about President Obama's press conference on health care.

Rachel Maddow 06/26/09

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:34:26 -0400

Rachel Maddow's show was pre-empted last night due to the Michael Jackson coverage. Today's podcast is a repeat of yesterday.

Rachel Maddow 06/25/09

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:34:23 -0400

Former GOP strategist Mark McKinnon talks about the state of the Republican party in the wake of the Mark Sanford scandal. Also news from Iraq. And Reza Aslan with news about the Iranian uprising.

Rachel Maddow 06/24/09

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:48:51 -0400

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Richard Engel from NBC discuss what's happening in Iran and what's happening with the politics of Iran in Washington. South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer is not happy with the fact that Gov. Mark Sanford went missing. Also Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach talks about how he's in the process of getting fired from the military for being gay.

Rachel Maddow 06/23/09

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:01:44 -0400

Rachel reflects on all the little wars John McCain might have started if he were elected President. Steve Clemons from the New America Foundation discusses day 10 of the Iranian uprising. Trita Parsi from the National Iranian American Council, talks about how to tell whether or not the uprising ends up in revolution or what is likely to happen over the next few days. Chris Hayes from The Nation tries to figure out why there is such a deep divide among Republicans on what to do with Iran and the unexpected isolation of John McCain on this issue. Also where is missing South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford.

Rachel Maddow 06/22/09

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:01:11 -0400

Rachel presents deveopments in the John Ensign affair scandal; Rachel talks to Richard Engel, NBC Chief Foreign Corespondent, about the current situation in Iran; Rachel presents snippets of John Hodgman at the 2009 Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner; Rachel talks to Caroline Moore, the first child to discover a super nova.

Rachel Maddow 06/19/09

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:07:09 -0400

Ana Marie Cox discusses the John Ensign sex scandal as he drags the whole Republican Party into the situation. Reza Aslan talks about what to watch for next in the Iranian election protests. Why an astronaut's stool sample was left on the moon and why a rocket was sent to the moon to take pictures of it.

Rachel Maddow 06/18/09

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:02:02 -0400

Reza Aslan and Joe Cirincione gives their perspective on the ongoing uprising in Iran - What happens if the opposition wins and what would that mean for U.S.-Iran relations. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin talks about President Obama taking a baby step on gay rights. Michael Isikoff from Newsweek previews the release of the only investigation of the torture program which was done while the torture program was actually underway.

Rachel Maddow 06/17/09

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:10:39 -0400

NBC Tehran bureau chief Ali Arouzi reports from Iran despite heavy restrictions. Trita Parsi, president of the National Iranian American Council, responds to the Republicans' claims that President Obama and the U.S. should be throwing themselves into the Iranian uprising. Nico Pitney from the Huffington Post talks about how to get the word out about the situation in Iran while the mainstream media is being squelched. Michael Lewis from Bloomberg News talks about regulating Wall Street. Chuck Todd reports on President Obama's initiative on gay rights.

Rachel Maddow 06/16/09

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:24:21 -0400

Fawaz Gerges and Richard Engel discuss the uprising in Iran. Howard Dean talks about the Obama Administration and Gay Rights. Ben Wizner from the ACLU's National Security Project discusses the torture memos and why torture defenders can't really talk about Khalid Sheikh Mohammed when they defend torture. Also the weirdest news about a California kid in Al Qaeda.

Rachel Maddow 06/15/09

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:16:59 -0400

George H. W. Bush weighs in on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Could a Republican Congressman be trying to destroy the US economy in China? The White House says it won't cross a picket line. John Boehner says something about taking it in the shorts. Also Bill Nye The Science Guy.

Rachel Maddow 06/12/09

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:07:30 -0400

The President of Palau talks about taking in the Uighers (members of a Chinese Muslim ethnic minority) from Guantanamo. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) talks about his indignant floor speech on torture and what we should and shouldn't expect from the Senate investigation into the issue that is precluding all other discussions of accountability on that issue. Richard Engel from NBC reports from Tehran, Iran. Joan Walsh from Salon.com tries to connect the dots between the Holocaust Museum shooting and the Birther Movement.

Rachel Maddow 06/11/09

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:22:29 -0400

An expert from the Simon Wiesenthal Center discusses how the shooting at the Holocaust museum in Washington DC is connected to known right wing extremist movements that are on the upswing. Also the director of a women's health clinic in Allentown, PA who has been personally bearing the brunt of the violent American right wing fringe. Ana Marie Cox talks about the Supreme Court. And Michael Isikoff from Newsweek talks about a new document that may dwarf all the previous torture documents.

Rachel Maddow 06/10/09

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:21:57 -0400

Republican strategist Mark McKinnon has some issues with how the Republicans are handling the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor. Bob Herbert from the New York Times talks about why the Republicans are against putting an accused terrorist bomber on trial. Dr Susan Hill discusses the uptick in anti-abortion aggression since the murder of Dr. George Tiller.

Rachel Maddow 06/09/09

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:06:06 -0400

Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) joins Rachel to try to find a new way forward after the Obama Administration argued at the Supreme Court in favor of Don't Ask Don't Tell. The accused murderer of Dr. George Tiller makes new threats of violence from jail. Frank Shaeffer discusses calling the pro-life movement to account to turn in its own members who they know to be involved in criminal damage, mischief, and vandalism in the anti-abortion militant movement. NBC's Andrea Mitchell talks about the 2 journalists sentenced to hard labor in North Korea.

Rachel Maddow 06/08/09

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:11:37 -0400

A federal investigation promises prosecution of any accomplices in the George Tiller assasination and a reformation of the Justice Department task force that's supposed to take on the anti-abortion terrorist movement. Also the Sonia Sotomayor opposition gets weird this week. British gets inadvertently dirty (at least dirty sounding). Also Ana Marie Cox debates the rhetorical power of the Macarena and Freedom Fries as cutural reference points.

Rachel Maddow 06/05/09

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:09:03 -0400

Zbigniew Brzezinski talks about President Obama's speech in Egypt. Nina Totenberg from NPR discusses the deployment of Michelle Obama to defend Sonia Sotomayor's nomination. Michael Isikoff from Newsweek tries to make Liz Cheney politically irrelevant.

Rachel Maddow 06/04/09

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:11:27 -0400

The suspect in the Dr. George Tiller assassination has broken federal laws multiple times with the FBI notified each time. Why wasn't he stopped? Also how did the man who's accused of shooting the 2 soldiers in Arkansas, put together the arsenal of weapons and ammunition? Ana Marie Cox talks about how the Conservatives' case against Sonia Sotomayor is falling apart. Also Charlie Pierce discusses Mitt Romney's political future.

Rachel Maddow 06/03/09

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:09:06 -0400

Dan Rather talks about torture, reports of a new "Gitmo', and Dick Cheney's reasons for speaking up. Dr. Warren Hern, a friend of Dr. George Tiller, talks with Rachel about protection for doctors who perform abortions. Chris Hayes from the The Nation, talks about the future of Tim Pawlenty. Vicki Saporta from the National Abortion Federation, talks about anti-abortion violence.

Rachel Maddow 06/02/09

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:36:53 -0400

Rachel is joined by Jonathan Turley to talk about the shooting of Dr. George Tiller. Frank Schaeffer, part of the religious right, discusses how he feels partly responsible for Tiller's death and feels the need to apologize. Also a friend of Dr. Tiller, who still provides abortion services despite threats, talks with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 06/01/09

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:03:56 -0400

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) discusses the conservative assault on Sonia Sotomayor. Steve Bennen from The Washington Monthly talks about Sen. Carl Levin's criticism of Dick Cheney. Stanford Law Professor Richard Thompson Ford talks about Sotomayor's New Haven firefighter discrimination case. Also this year's winner of the national Spelling Bee joins Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 05/29/09

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:06:14 -0400

Nina Totenberg from NPR talks about when Senate Republicans might give up attacking Sonia Sotomayor. Chris Hayes from The Nation Magazine is also on the show. A former federal prosecutor from Illinois assesses Roland Burris' political future. And Jerry Falwell's Liberty University gets into a fight with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 05/28/09

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:45:26 -0400

Mark McKinnon explains how the Republican Party is committing political suicide in its opposition to Sonia Sotomayor. Ana Marie Cox is also on the show today. Rachel will play FBI wiretaps from the Blagojevich/Burris saga. And Jonathan Alter from Newsweek talks with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 05/27/09

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:05:11 -0400

Rachel sees Judge Sotomayor differently than everyone else in the pundit world. Senators Barbara Boxer and Byron Dorgan join the discussion along with Gene Robinson of the Washington Post and Dahlia Lithwick of Slate Magazine. Also reaction to the Prop 8 decision and the latest on the North Korea nuclear blast.

Rachel Maddow 05/26/09

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:42:06 -0400

Lyndon Johnson's "Daisy" ad is being remixed by the Republican Party. Dick Cheney and Newt Gingrich step up their return to the forefront and the leadership of the Republican Party. Jerry Falwell's Liberty University bans the College Democrats on moral grounds. And the House Energy and Commerce Committee's staff speed reader helps Rachel read the news.

Rachel Maddow 05/22/09

Fri, 22 May 2009 09:26:54 -0400

A tale of two speeches, both made by President Obama yesterday - in the same speech. Rachel breaks down 'both' speeches. Chris hayes from The Nation talks about Dick Cheney's speech. Ana Marie Cox continues the Don't Ask Don't Tell issue in the White House Briefing Room. Ari Shapiro has a source that says that Alberto Gonzales signed off on waterboarding on his own.

Rachel Maddow 05/21/09

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:12:05 -0400

Ana Marie Cox takes the Don't Ask, Don't Tell question right to the White House Briefing Room. Democrats fall prey to a strange new affliction - Rachel has an interesting name for it. Gov. Bill Richardson discusses strategies to get the 2 American jounalists free from North Korea.

Rachel Maddow 05/20/09

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:03:19 -0400

The Story of Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach. Steve Benen from the Washington Monthly talks about Michael Steele. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discusses the Democrats blocking funds to close Guantanamo Bay. Also more on Bush Administration officials dumping on Donald Rumsfeld.

Rachel Maddow 05/19/09

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:27:13 -0400

Robert Draper talks about how Bush loyalists are declaring war on Donald Rumsfeld and discusses the Bible verse war briefings during the Iraq War. Col. Larry Wilkerson talks about Dick Cheney and torture and the fact that the Cheney family is attacking him personally now. Also Wayne Slater from the Dallas Morning News on Texas Gov. Rick Perry's secessionist rhetoric.

Rachel Maddow 05/18/09

Mon, 18 May 2009 09:45:23 -0400

David Iglesias, fired US Attorney discusses Karl Rove finally having to testify in the US attorney scandal. Jane Mayer, author of The Dark Side, talks about new revelations about the Vice President's office, torture, and the distance between what was said and authorized, and what was done. President Obama decides to keep the kangaroo courts at Guantanamo open. Bob Graham' meticulous journals embarass the CIA. Also Blackwater is up to its neck in it again.

Rachel Maddow 05/15/09

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:05:15 -0400

Charles Duelfer and Bob Windrem has comments on the question - What if Dick Cheney told interrogators to waterboard people in Iraq to get information to justify going to war with Iraq. Ron Paul's son makes a big announcement about his future and the Kentucky Senate seat of Jim Bunning. Chris Cillizza from the Washington Post talks about Nancy Pelosi being dragged into the torture discussions. And how Rachel's show figures into an Arkansas Republican Senate candidate calling Sen. Chuck Schumer "That Jew".

Rachel Maddow 05/14/09

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:15:57 -0400

Philip Zelikow (Condoleeza Rice's right hand man at the State Department) talks about what he said during the torture hearings. Malcolm Nance (former instructor of the Navy SERE school) gives his perspective on waterboarding. Jonathan Turley talks about President Obama's decision not to release more photos of prisoner abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chris Hayes from The Nation talks about why the teabagging tea parties are back so soon.

Rachel Maddow 05/13/09

Wed, 13 May 2009 08:45:43 -0400

Rachel's extended interview with former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. Colin Powell's former chief of staff Larry Wilkerson has a reaction to Dick Cheney's "Torture Works" media tour. Andrew Exum talks about the situation in Afghanistan with the top general being fired, Gen. Petraeus saying Al Qaeda is not there anymore and Richard Holbrooke saying the troop increase might be counterproductive.

Rachel Maddow 05/12/09

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:34:48 -0400

Rachel talks with, what she considers, President Obama's very politically salient opponent. Howard Dean once again joins the show. Former Secretary Of The Army Clifford Alexander talks about Don't Ask Don't Tell. Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) with some tough talk for President Obama on the war. Ana Marie Cox talks aobut the Republicans' search for a new celebrity candidate.

Rachel Maddow 05/11/09

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:54:19 -0400

Howard Dean joins Rachel as her co-host, kind of. A report on Sen. David Vitters' (R-LA) hold on the nomination for the head of FEMA. Joan Walsh from Salon.com. Also godd and bad news about the Interior Department bribery scandal and what the new Interior Department means for polar bears.

Rachel Maddow 05/08/09

Fri, 08 May 2009 09:01:25 -0400

U.S. Army Lt. Dan Choi talks about the fact that he was kicked out of the military after admitting (on Rachel's show) that he was gay. He's also joined on the show by Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) who has co-sponsored a bill to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell

Rachel Maddow 05/07/09

Thu, 07 May 2009 08:57:54 -0400

Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine", talks about the bailout and why Congress isn't pulling an IMF on Wall Street. Frank Rich from the New York Times joins Rachel on the show. Ana Marie Cox talks about Eric Cantor and what's going on with his Republican rebranding project. Also Rajiv Chandrasekaran from the Washington Post discusses whether the White House can get what they want out of the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan and whether or not they should.

Rachel Maddow 05/06/09

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:06:35 -0400

Ron Paul talks with Rachel. Also, the top commander of U.S. forces in Iraq (2003-2004), General Ricardo Sanchez. NAACP President Ben Jealous on comments made by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) about the NAACP. And Michael Isikoff on the news that Bush Administration lawyers maybe disbarred for their torture advice.

Rachel Maddow 05/05/09

Tue, 05 May 2009 09:04:01 -0400

White House economist Austin Goolsbee on the plan to shut down off-shore tax havens an how the Republicans are standing up for off-shore tax havens. Andrea Mitchell talks about Condoleeza Rice being called out on torture by a 4th grader. The odd synergy between the Kentucky Derby and the Ted Stevens courruption trial. And Steve Bennen from the Washington Monthly talks about Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III. the new face of the Republican Party on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Rachel Maddow 05/04/09

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:18:15 -0400

Jeffrey Rosen on why the Bush v. Gore in 2000 drove outgoing Supreme Court Justice DAvid Souter up the wall. Craig Crawford talks about why conservative groups are excited that President Obama is going to replace Supreme Court Justice David Souter. News that there's stuff to worry about at the Indian Point nuclear reactor in New York. Also the creepiness of Loyalty Day.

Rachel Maddow 05/01/09

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:46:50 -0400

Michael Isikoff with some breaking news on the terrorism front. Eugene Robinson talks about a new Republican rebranding effort. Judy Sheppard responds to hateful comments made about her son and her son's death on the floor of the House of Representatives

Rachel Maddow 04/30/09

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:09:58 -0400

Valerie Jarret, Senior Advisor to President Obama, talks about his first 100 days in office. Sen Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on Arlen Specter's switch to the Democratic Party and her prediction on when the Franken/Coleman race will end. Also, Ed Schultz, Princeton Professor Meilssa Harris-Lacewell, and Kent Jones.

Rachel Maddow 04/29/09

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:23:25 -0400

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Lincoln Chafee talk about Sen. Arlen Specter's switch to the Democratic Party. Nate Silver discusses the possibility of Maine's Republican Senators - Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins - switching over to the Democrats. Also, President Obama finally meets with the Progressive caucus.

Rachel Maddow 04/28/09

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:55:26 -0400

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom joins Rachel to talk about his run for Governor of California. Rachel speaks with Metallica's Lars Ulrich. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) talks about the torture scandal. Also, and update on the response to Swine Flu.

Rachel Maddow 04/27/09

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:45:11 -0400

Col. Larry Wilkerson on the toture scandal. Also Col. Douglas MacGregor talks about the situation in Pakistan what's wrong with the plan for Afghanistan. Ana Marie Cox discusses the future for RNC Chairman Michael Steele. Also atuo-tuning the news.

Rachel Maddow 04/24/09

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:26:17 -0400

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell responds to a proposal from the RNC that the Democratic Party change its name to the Democrat-Socialist Party. Richard Engel talks about Pakistan. Some baby bird news from the White House. Dahlia Lithwick and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) talk about the torture scandal.

Rachel Maddow 04/23/09

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:19:40 -0400

Barney Frank talks about whether or not you're going to be screwed by the credit card companies. Pulitzer Prize winning writer Gene Robinson joins Rachel to talk about Dick Cheney. Another Pulitzer winner, Ron Suskind, talks about a scary implication that people were waterboarded to bolster the political case for waging war on Iraq. And an assessment on the torture techniques from a trained Army intelligence officer.

Rachel Maddow 04/22/09

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:39:00 -0400

Philip Zelikow tells his story about what he did when he first saw the toruture memos. Lou Dubose talks about Dick Cheney's verbosity. Ana Marie Cox on financial scams using the Republlican Party's name. Also a story about the Alberto Gonzales/Jane Harman Israeli spy scandal.

Rachel Maddow 04/21/09

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:06:31 -0400

Newsweek's Michael Isikoff talks about the possibility of the US Attorney General moving forward on torture prosecutions. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on whether or not one of the torture memo authors (now a federal judge) might face impeachment charges. Also Rachel talks with a Pulitzer Prize winner.

Rachel Maddow 04/20/09

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:10:54 -0400

Jonathan Mann sings a song about Paul Krugman. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz talks about Obama and the Castro brothers. Craig Crawford discusses Richard Burr with Rachel. And an 18-year-old South Carolina girl is suing the governor of her state.

Rachel Maddow 04/17/09

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:24:01 -0400

Ben Affleck talks about his movie "State Of Play". Author Ahmed Rasheed talks about Pakistan. Jonathan Turley discusses the recently released torture memos. And more on Rachel's 'fight' with Senator Richard Burr.

Rachel Maddow 04/16/09

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:09:08 -0400

Richard Burr of North Carolina is on the show for 'bad' reasons? Wayne Slater talks about Texas Governor Rick Perry and secession. Steve Clemens reports on 2 American Christian bands performing in North Korea.

Rachel Maddow 04/15/09

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:06:04 -0400

Howard Dean on party politics in DC and whether President Obama is choosing the right strategy on health care. Jared Bernstein, chief economist for Vice President Biden on why the Obama Administration is not choosing the Republicans' economic strategies. Stephen Gordon on whether or not Republicans and conservatives are trying to steal the Ron Paul revolution's thunder with the Tax Day Tea Parties. Keith Olbermann talks baseball. And Kent Jones on Rod Blagojevich's possible reality show.

Rachel Maddow 04/14/09

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:01:21 -0400

Michael Isikoff from Newsweek reports on a bad Friday news dump from the Obama administration unearthed from the dumpster. Big changes in Cuba policy. Is the "Ron Paul for President" movement resurfacing in the upcoming Tea Parties? Michael Hasitngs from GQ reports on Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 04/13/09

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:57:12 -0400

Actor Kal Penn, the incoming Associate Director of the White House of Office of Public Liason, joins Rachel. More on the upcoming Conservatives' Tea Party. Rachel talks about a very awkward acronym for an anti-gay marriage group. And Kent Jones loses his mind over a fake jump rope.

Rachel Maddow 04/10/09

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:01:33 -0400

The former chief hostage negotiator for the FBI talks about the situation off the coast of Somalia. Henry Lee from the San Francisco Chronicle speaks with Rachel about the sabotage of communication lines in the Bay Area. Ana Marie Cox talks about tea bagging? And Paul Rieckoff reports on a great day for veterans in Washington D.C.

Rachel Maddow 04/09/09

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:48:28 -0400

Captain Joseph Murphy talks about the Somali pirate situation. Gov. Martin O'Malley and Gov. Tim Pawlenty joins the show. Eugene Robinson from the Washington Post talks politics with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 04/08/09

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:57:31 -0400

Rachel talks with New York U.S. Senator Charles Schumer about working with obstructionist Republicans in Congress; Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman gives tips on how to roll with this bad economy; Rachel interviews Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on some of her major concerns about labor in this country.

Rachel Maddow 04/07/09

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:11:59 -0400

What happens when you play President Obama's speeches backwards? Also Newt Gingrich's plan to blow up North Korea with giant imaginary lasers. Connie Schultz talks about the saddest Palin family story ever. The Republican Party of Virginia fires it's 6th chariman. Chris Hayes from The Nation talks about Tammy Duckworth being blocked from her job.

Rachel Maddow 04/06/09

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:16:45 -0400

Ana Marie Cox talks about the Republican strategy in opposing President Obama's agenda and what it means about Republican's trying to regain power. Andrew Exum from the Center For A New American Security discusses whether or not the goal of getting rid of terrorist safe havens makes sense as a wartime goal. And why Rachel would like to talk to Senater Richard Burr.

Rachel Maddow 04/03/09

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:38:35 -0400

Andrea Mitchell is filling in for Rachel. Andrea talks about President Obama's overseas trip and the world leaders summit. Also a discussion about the Blagojevich indictment. And more from Rachel's interview with Colin Powell.

Rachel Maddow 04/02/09

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:44:54 -0400

Rachel is joined by Colin Powell to talk about the Republican's budget proposal, Afghanistan, and torture. Also Queen Noor of Jordan discusses reducing nuclear weapons to zero. Congressman Pete DeFazio talks about his optimism on the Democrat's budget.

Rachel Maddow 04/01/09

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:56:42 -0400

Richard Engle reports on President Obama's trip to London. An update on the latest Neo-Con conference. Matt Taibbi talks about Tim Geithner's second in command.

Rachel Maddow 03/31/09

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:45:06 -0400

Pulitzer Prize winning author Ron Suskind talks about torture not working. David Sirota discusses how car companies and financial companies are treated when they are bailed out. Dick Cheney biographer Barton Gellman about how Cheney is trying to undermine Obama with Israel even before he took office. Also David Boies talks about the Minnesota Senator case.

Rachel Maddow 03/30/09

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:38:02 -0400

Zbigniew Brzezinski talks about the new plan for Afghanistan. Juan Cole also joins Rachel to talk about Pakistan. Matt Duss talks about how the Neo-Cons are coming back from the grave. And 'creepy'news about Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and a Democratic senator's wife.

Rachel Maddow 03/27/09

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:36:30 -0400

A report from the banks of the Red River in Minnesota. The Huffington Post's Ryan Grim talks about the Republican's budget. The widow of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat joins Rachel on the show. Air America's Ana Marie Cox chimes in about Michael Steele and Sarah Palin.

Rachel Maddow 03/26/09

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:47:44 -0400

Andrea Mitchell from NBC talks about the US/Mexican drug war. Byron Dorgan talks about having been right 10 years ago when he predicted what would happen to financial industry by now if we passed 1999's huge deregulation bill. Senator Jeanne Shaheen defends the Conserva-Dems opposing President Obama's agenda.

Rachel Maddow

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:45:12 -0400

Gene Robinson from The Washington Post talks about President Obama's press conference. Air America's Ana Marie Cox discusses Republican strategy. Why Republicans say they want Dick Cheney to go away. Rolling Stone Magazine's Matt Taibbi reporting on the financial crisis and what we're getting wrong in the way it's being fixed.

Rachel Maddow 03/24/08

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:03:45 -0400

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson talks about the big political decision he made in his state. Also NBC Chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd speaks with Rachel. Jonathan Turley talks about the Obama/Cheney fight over torture and keeping America safe. Finally Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown discusses whether or not politics in Washington are up to the challenges that we face on Wall Street, Main Street, and beyond.

Rachel Maddow 03/23/08

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:25:51 -0400

Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, talks March Madness and what it means for the country to have a huge basketball fan in the White House. Celebrating Persian New Year. David K. Johnston on how to turn the financial crisis into dating tips.

Rachel Maddow 03/20/09

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:05:53 -0400

Laura Rosen reports on Republicans who were wrong about the Iraq War. Are Democrats helping Republicans filibuster President Obama's agenda. Also news from North Korea.

Rachel Maddow 03/19/09

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:46:45 -0400

New York City's latest subway hero. New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins talks about his trip to Afghansitan. Finally Colin Powell's former Chief Of Staff Larry Wilkerson picks a fight with Dick Cheney.

Rachel Maddow 03/18/09

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:51:42 -0400

Former Republican Senator, Chuck Hagel has some harsh Words for Dick Cheney. Oregon's Democratic Senator, Ron Wyden on the AIG bonuses. Finally, David Cocklen discusses counter insurgency.

Rachel Maddow 03/17/09

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:12:32 -0400

Guest Congressman Barney Frank on the AIG bailout and bonuses; Guest Paul Rieckhoff, executive director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, on the federal govenment consideration of 3rd-party insurance for veterans; Guest Dr John Nagl, president of the Center for A New American Security, on the future of an American military presence in Afghanistan; Guest: political analyst Lawrence O'Donnell on the Republicans' economic sense and their Congressional actions.

Rachel Maddow 03/16/09

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:25:56 -0400

Guest Jonathan Turly on the Obama administration's announcement that they will no longer use the term "enemy combatant." Guest, Les Gelb on the troop escalation in Afghanistan. Also, a Minnesota senate race update.

Rachel Maddow 03/13/09

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:54:05 -0400

Stories of the day: How did Bernie Maddoff get to be Bernie Maddoff?, the Main dirty bomber story, banks that are taking bailout money are using it to lobby against prounion legislation with guest, Sam Stein of the Huffigton Post.

Rachel Maddow 03/12/09

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:30:03 -0400

Megan McCain is the new poster child for moderate republicanism. She joins Rachel to discuss the topic. Also, Frank Rich of the New York Times and Bruce Mirkin of the Marijuana Policy Project join the show.

Rachel Maddow 03/11/09

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:15:40 -0400

Today on the Rachel Maddow show, former Salt Lake City Mayor, Rocky Anderson chats about the wacky liquor laws in Utah. Guest, Elizabeth Warren willl discuss overseeing the "tart bailout". Also, former National Security Advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski joins Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 03/10/09

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:36:50 -0400

Guest, Andy Stern, head of the biggest Labor Union in the country joins Rachel to discuss the Employee Free Choice Act. Also, Sarah Chase, a former NPR reporter who now lives full time in Afghanistan in and the show. Finally, Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security Secretary

Rachel Maddow 03/09/09

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:30:35 -0400

Anna Marie Cox of Air America Radio on the Republican spending freeze proposal. Investigative Reporter Jane Miller, of WBIL on Michale Steel and his failed run for the Senate in 2006. Also, Greg Mitchell from Editor and Publisher.

Rachel Maddow 03/06/09

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:13:15 -0500

An exclusive interview with rNC member Aida Fisher. She is calling for Michael Steel to step down. Don Segalman, the former Alabama Govoner will discuss his case. San Francisco attourney Dennis Herrera on prop 8 and "the PR firm from hell!

Rachel Maddow 03/05/09

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:23:03 -0500

Rachel spotlights the expected testimony of Karl Rove and Harriet Miers before the Senate House Judiciary Committee via conversations with Newsweek correspondent Michael Isikoff and Senator Patrick Leahy, chair of the Senate House Judiciary Committee; Rachel also talks with Minnesota Governor tim Pawlenty about the rebuilding of the Republican Party and the influence of talk show host Rush Limbaugh.

Rachel Maddow 03/04/09

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:35:14 -0500

Rachel's guests include Howard Dean, the former leader of the Democratic party and Andrea Mitchell, who is traveling with Hillary Clinton. Also, Don't ask Don't tell: What a stupid policy!

Rachel Maddow 03/03/09

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:13:10 -0500

Rachel's first guest is an investigative reporter, Rick Earl of WPXI in Pittsburg. They discuss the blueprints from "Marine 1" that were found in Iran. Newsweek"s investigative correspondent, Michael Isocoff discusses the 4th amendment not applying to the Bush Administration

Rachel Maddow 03/02/09

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:22:45 -0500

NBC's Richard Angle joins Rachel from Afghanistan. He is traveling with the 10th Mountain division. Sports guru, Dave Zirin of the Nation Magazine discusses Barry Bonds. Also, authors Tim LeHaye and Jerry Jenkins, of the Left Behind series on Obama's anti-christ status.

Rachel Maddow 02/27/09

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:33:56 -0500

There is so much on the show today. Guest Sam Stein of the Huffington Post joins Rachel. Also, Jane Mayer of the New Yorker asks the question: Does the president get to act like a king? And, Obama rejects the Bush policy of imprisoning U. S. Citizens.

Rachel Maddow 02/26/09

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:18:13 -0500

Rachel has an in depth interview with Nancy Pelosi. Topics include the Republican opposition in Congress, health care reform, the war, and persecuting Bush administration officials.

Rachel Maddow 02/25/09

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:38:53 -0500

Rachel airs part of Obama's state of the union speech, and talks about what he said and what it means for us.

Rachel Maddow 02/24/09

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:26:01 -0500

Allison Stewart is filling in for Rachel today. Guests include human rights activist. Cleve Jones, Former Labor Secretary under Clinton, Robert Reich and David Corn of Mother Jones Magazine.

Rachel Maddow 02/23/09

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:14:57 -0500

The Obama Presidency is one month old today. How does this month compare to past presidents? Guest Rick Perlstein, author of "Nixonland: the Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America" gives us his thoughts.

Rachel Maddow 02/20/09

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:39:58 -0500

Rev. Welton Gaddy describes the role of faith in the GOP; Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar; Rick Santorum's college tour

Rachel Maddow 02/19/09

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:42:59 -0500

Rachel's guests today are Frank Rich from the New York Times, Karen Bass and Former National Security Advisor, Zbignew Brazinski. The topics covered are right wing talk radio, Afghanista, Japan, and much more.

Rachel Maddow 02/18/09

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:52:21 -0500

Republican Governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty joins Rachel for a discussion of the stimulus package. Brendan Neely, a guard at Gitmo, shares his story with Rachel. The New Yorker's Jane Mayer is also on the show.

Rachel Maddow 02/17/09

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:29:55 -0500

Guest, Andrea Mitchell is the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News. She is traveling with Hillary Clinton. Guest, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota joins Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 02/16/09

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:24:07 -0500

Rachel has the Secretary of transportation, and Republican in Obama"s cabinet on the program to discuss the stimulus package and Judd Gregg. Also, Alexandra Pelosi and Tom Castell join the show.

Rachel Maddow 02/13/09

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:30:34 -0500

Guest, Edward Larson is a Pulitzer Prize winning author and professor at Pepperdine University. He discusses religion and evolution. Paul Hoades backs out after he requests to be in the running. What's going on there?

Rachel Maddow 02/12/09

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:46:32 -0500

Rachel talks with guests Barny Frank, Geoffery Sachs and Richard Angle. Funny "holy makral stories" about the Republican Party.

Rachel Maddow 02/11/09

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:27:48 -0500

Senator Leahey may organize a truth commission to look in to bush administration crimes. The Senator joins Rachel to discuss the effects of such a commission. Also, does Obama have a plan for the $350 billion left from the bailout?

Rachel Maddow 02/10/09

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:17:17 -0500

Rachel's guets today are Seanators Ben Nelson and Babara Boxer. They discuss the stimuls package. Obama is traveling the country trying to sell the package. What will the final bill look like?

Rachel Maddow 02/09/09

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:01:12 -0500

Joan Walsh of Salon.com joins Rachel to discuss what Obama has done right and what he has done wrong with the stimulus package. Also Guests Madeline Albright and Illinois congressmen Phil Hare join the show.

Rachel Maddow 02/05/09

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:55:35 -0500

The Economy: deregulation and the collapse of the fincance industry and executive pay. How much more can we take? Michael Hastings, author of "I lost my love in Bagdhad" joins Rachel to discuss Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 02/04/09

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:42:25 -0500

Iran wants to up it's military capasity! They want long range missiles. Should we be afraid? Not really, Iran tends to LIE about what it is capable of. Richard Angle, chief correspondent for NBC discusses Afghanistan. Also, Bernie Sanders on the executive pay limit proposal.

Rachel Maddow 02/03/09

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:19:23 -0500

Are you sick of the banking fat cats collecting bonuses and living the highlife while Americans pay the tab? Senator Clair McHaskell, a member of the commerce comittee joins Rachel. Clair wants to put a stop to the spending. Also Paul Reikoff checks in.

Rachel Maddow 02/02/09

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:58:55 -0500

Today on the Rachel Maddow Show: Guests include Kent Jones of Air America Radio, Prof. of Poly. Sci. at Princeton, Melissa Harris, and former prosecutor at Gitmo, Darrel Vandevelt.

Rachel Maddow 01/30/09

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:23:54 -0500

Entertainment reporter, Kent Jones jons Rachel to talk a little "turkey". She asks the question: how do you think I am doing on TV? Also, Sam Stein of the Huffington Post discusses the Employee Free Choice Act.

Rachel Maddow 01/29/09

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:18:06 -0500

Obama's stimulus package has been passed by the House. Not one Republican voted fo the bill. Does this mean Republicans are now irrelavant? Politica guru, david bender joins Rachel to discuss. Also, filmmaker Alexandra Polosi discusses her new film about Ted Haggard.

Rachel Maddow 01/28/09

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:29:47 -0500

Rachel talks with Senator Barbara McKulsky about the Lily Ledbeter Act. Also, Glenn Greewald of salon.com pops in for a visit.

Rachel Maddow 01/27/09

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:16:13 -0500

Rachel Maddow's guest is veteran reporter of the Chicago Reader, Michael Minor. They will discuss "Blago".

Rachel Maddow 01/26/09

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:40:52 -0500

David Bender is filling in for Rachel Maddow today. the topics on the table are Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and his speech, Eric Holder and waterboarding and "druggie" Limbaugh says" I hope Obama fails". David takes your calls.

Rachel Maddow 01/23/09

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:59:20 -0500

Hillary Clinton had her1st day as Secretary of State. It's an understatement to say she was very warmly recieved. Guest, Steve Clements of the Washington Note.com joins Rachel to discuss. Also, John Hodgeman checks in.

Rachel Maddow 01/22/09

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:28:58 -0500

Guest, Steve Bennan is a contrubutor to Washington Monthly and a blogger on Polictical Animal. He discusses Obamas first days in office and his impression of the Inauguration. Also, guest Vincent Warren, Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights joins Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 01/21/09

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:44:57 -0500

Ron Reagan is filling in for Rachel Maddow today. His guest is politcal analist, Joe Trippy.

Rachel Maddow 01/20/09

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:30:34 -0500

There is no Rachel Maddow Show today.

Rachel Maddow 01/19/09

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:58:39 -0500

There is no Rachel Maddow Show today.

Rachel Maddow 01/16/09

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:59:19 -0500

Why does Dubai need nukes? Joe Cirincione, author of Bomb Scare: The History And Future of Nuclear Weapons, discusses why the country wants nuclear technology. Political Guru David Bender disusses the upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama and Bush's farewell address.

Rachel Maddow 01-15-09

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:39:44 -0500

"Don't Rain on the Inaugural Parade says Barbara Striesand" but what about prop 8? what can we do to show support for the LGBT community and celebrate change at the same time. Guests, Melissa Ethridge and Frank Vochie of WhiteKnot.com

Rachel Maddow 01-14-09

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:26:55 -0500

Davis Bender is filling in fro Rachel today because Rachel is.........meeting with president elect Obama! How cool is that? David's guest is John Price, blogger at the Huffington Post. Also, David takes your calls to discuss the in coming administration.

Rachel Maddow 01-13-09

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:03:22 -0500

Today on the Rachel Madddow show Charles Keiser, former reporter for the New York times and Wall Street Journal joins Rachel to discuss the News Week article approving of torture. Also, Paul Reikoff on Obama's cabinet picks.

Rachel Maddow 01-12-09

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:24:20 -0500

Today on the Rachel Maddow Show, Massachusetts Representative Edward Markie talks about his new Chairmanship and the Environment. Also, guest Max Kennedy on his new book and news and headlines of the day.

Rachel Maddow 01-09-08

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:46:44 -0500

Rachel discusses national security issues with blogger and journalist at the Washington Independent, Spencer Ackerman. Following that Dr. Thomas Burke joins Rachel to talk about the Tennessee spill and what we can do to protect t6he earth.

Rachel Maddow 01-08-09

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:54:34 -0500

Rachel's guest to discuss the Israel/ Plaestine crisis is Juan Cole. Check out his website at informedcomment.com. Tom Gaygen discusses his NY Times article about appointing our representitives.

Rachel Maddow 01-07-08

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:52:20 -0500

Rachel talks with the former national security advisor to Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski, to discuss the Israel/ Palesine crisis. Also, author Tim Weiner talks with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 01-06-08

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:16:11 -0500

The 2 hot topics of the day are the Iraq war and the Court Case involving a C.I.A. informant. Her guests are Paul Reikoff of the I.A.V.A. and reporter Renee Felts.

Rachel Maddow 01/05/09

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:34:17 -0500

Today Rachel talks with Borzou Daragahi, the L.A. Times Beirut Bureau Chief about the situation in Gaza. Also, guest David Bender joins Rachel to discuss their former colleauge Al Franken.

Rachel Maddow 01/02/09

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:27 -0500

There will be no Rachel Maddow podcast today. For archived programs, go to www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 01/01/09

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:05:53 -0500

There will be no Rachel Maddow podcast today. For archived programs, go to www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 12/31/08 H2

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:06:33 -0500

Hour 2 of The Rachel Maddow Show for December 31, 2008.

Rachel Maddow 12/31/08 H1

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:44:09 -0500

Hour 1 of The Rachel Maddow Show for December 31, 2008.

Rachel Maddow 12/30/08

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:05:34 -0500

Patrick Campbell, Legislative Director Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, chats about the news this week that not one of the major TV networks has a full time correspondent in Iraq. Jeremy Ben Ami, Executive Director of the progressive, pro Israel organization J Street, about the ongoing Israeli air assault in the Gaza Strip. What does Israel want?

Rachel Maddow 12/29/08

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:38:04 -0500

David Cay Johnston, author of Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense, talks about the relation between the tax codes and the current economic crisis that we're having. Jeffrey Gettleman, East Africa Bureau Chief for The New York Times, discusses the resignation of Somalia's President and what it means for the stability of their government.

Rachel Maddow 12/26/08 H2

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:55:41 -0500

The Best Of Rachel Maddow. Steve Bennen, proprietor of The Washington Monthly blog, talks about what Cheney's public appearances will do for Bush's legacy. Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses the possibility that Bill White, an openly gay man might be chosen by Obama for Secretary of the Navy.

Rachel Maddow 12/26/08 H1

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:09:43 -0500

The Best of Rachel Maddow. Political Humorist Kate Clinton talks about the outrage some have over Obama's selection of Reverend Rick Warren to speak at the inauguration. And then Mike Lillis from the Washington Independent explains why the Southern Republican Senators don't want to save the American auto industry. Jeffrey Rosen, Legal Affairs Editor for The New Republic Magazine, talks about Obama's appointment of Janet Napolitano for Secretary of Homeland Security, and discusses the entire department as a whole.

Rachel Maddow 12/25/08

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:14:14 -0500

There will be no Rachel Maddow podcast today. For archived programs, go to www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 12/24/08

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:10:30 -0500

There will be no Rachel Maddow podcast today. For archived programs, go to www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 12/23/08

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:26:46 -0500

Steve Bennen, proprietor of The Washington Monthly blog, talks about what Cheney's public appearances will do for Bush's legacy. Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses the possibility that Bill White, an openly gay man might be chosen by Obama for Secretary of the Navy.

Rachel Maddow 12/22/08

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:08:43 -0500

Jeffrey Rosen, Legal Affairs Editor for The New Republic Magazine, talks about Obama's appointment of Janet Napolitano for Secretary of Homeland Security, and discusses the entire department as a whole. Retired Colonel John Nagl, co author of The Army's New Manual of Counter Insurgency, talks about how people can be concerned with national security and also want to use force as seldom as possible.

Rachel Maddow 12/19/08

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:26:00 -0500

Discussion of the probable appointment of Caroline Kennedy with political guru David Bender. And then Mark Greenberg, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, talks about the state of the welfare system left in tatters by Bill Clinton's 1996 "reforms."

Rachel Maddow 12/18/08

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:05:13 -0500

Political Humorist Kate Clinton talks about the outrage some have over Obama's selection of Reverend Rick Warren to speak at the inauguration. Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey talks about his letter urging the Secretary of State to drop Blackwater as the State Department's security contractor in Iraq.

Rachel Maddow 12/17/08

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:06:47 -0500

LA Times reporter Ken Ellington talks about the kidnapping of a kidnapping expert in Mexico this past week. And then Mike Lillis from the Washington Independent explains why the Southern Republican Senators don't want to save the American auto industry.

Rachel Maddow 12/16/08

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:05:38 -0500

Jonathan Chait from The New Republic talks about the ongoing controversial process of counting ballots in the Minnesota Senate race. Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses a benefit beer for the organization.

Rachel Maddow 12/15/08

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:06:12 -0500

Nina Sun, Washington Post reporter, talks about the estimated turnout for Barack Obama's inauguration ceremonies. Spencer Ackerman from The Washington Independent talks about the security breach leading to a shoe being thrown at President Bush.

Rachel Maddow 12/12/08

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:59:39 -0500

Steve Bennen from The Washington Note talks about why Republicans filibustered the auto bailout bill. Marc Maron & Sam Seder from maronvseder.com discuss the bailouts, and much more.

Rachel Maddow 12/11/08

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:11:20 -0500

John Nichols, Washington Correspondent for The Nation magazine, talks about the unanimous Democrat agreement for Blagojevich to resign. Jameel Jaffer, Director of the ACLU National Security Project, discusses the question: Will Obama close down Guantanamo or will he consider a new version of Guantanamo?

Rachel Maddow 12/10/08

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:08:06 -0500

Judge Ed Emmett, presiding officer of the Harris County Commissioners Court, talks about how well the federal government did after Hurricane Ike. Chicago Reporter Michael Miner talks about the unfolding case against Illinois Governor Blagojevich, including details on the alleged crimes.

Rachel Maddow 12/09/08

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:33:44 -0500

Steve Bennen from The Washington Monthly talks about the arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff by the FBI on federal corruption charges. Ron Gettelfinger, President of the United Auto Workers, talks about the plan proposed to keep the auto industry afloat and how good a deal it is for the workers. Steve Clemons, Proprietor of thewashingtonnote.com, talks about the lack of an end game in Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 12/08/08

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:08:25 -0500

Slate's Emily Bazelon talks about the five Guantanamo detainees who have decided to plead guilty in order to maintain their status as martyrs. And then Jane Hamsher from Fire Dog Lake argues AGAINST Caroline Kennedy as the new New York senator.

Rachel Maddow 12/05/08

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:06:42 -0500

Retired Brigadier General James Cullen discusses whether the incoming Presidential administration is listening to input on torture, and what legislation should happen in the future. Richard Van Winkler, a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, talks about the parallel of drugs today with alcohol back then.

Rachel Maddow 12/04/08

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:10:55 -0500

Congressman Duke Cunningham earned the title of America's most corrupt congressman ever by accepting more bribes than ever before. Seth Hettena, author of "Feasting On The Spoils: The Life And Times of Randy "Duke" Cunningham," discusses the latest legal activity about the defense contractor who bribed Cunningham. Why is the cost of tuition not going down when technology is reducing the cost of teaching? An expert discusses.

Rachel Maddow 12/03/08

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:03:39 -0500

David Bender fills in for Rachel Maddow. Discussing the movie "Milk" with the film's producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks.

Rachel Maddow 12/02/08

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:31:50 -0500

Brian Schweitzer, Montana Governor, discusses what Barack Obama had to say to the Nation's Governors. Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan's Veterans of America, talks about how Veterans groups are social movements that can influence the Obama administration.

Rachel Maddow 12/01/08

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:07:14 -0500

Steve Clemons, Director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation; Matthew Yglesias, Senior Editor at the Center for American Progress Action Fund

Rachel Maddow 11/28/08

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:45:13 -0500

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no podcast of Rachel Maddow today. Rachel will be available for podcast and heard live on Green 960 at 3 PM starting Monday, December 1st.

Rachel Maddow 11/27/08

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:38:27 -0500

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no podcast of Rachel Maddow today. Rachel will be available for podcast and heard live on Green 960 at 3 PM starting Monday, December 1st.

Rachel Maddow 11/26/08

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:44:54 -0500

Political Guru David Bender talks about the "employee roster" that Barack Obama will be bringing to Washington. Andy Borowitz from The Borowitz Report talks about some questions about Obama's hires for his administration so far.

Rachel Maddow 11/25/08

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:32:32 -0500

Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, talks about a huge open burn pit in Iraq that might be a medical hazard.

Rachel Maddow 11/24/08

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:55:23 -0500

Michael Isikoff from Newsweek Magazine talks about the incoming Obama administration's plans for dealing with issues of torture and terrorism. Dean Baker, author of "The Conservative Nanny State," discusses Obama's incoming economic team.

Rachel Maddow 11/21/08

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:39:22 -0500

Frank Micciche, Deputy Director of the Next Social Contract Initiative at The New America Foundation, talks about America's current status in the world. Dale Degroff, author of The Essential Cocktail, talks about how long it took after prohibition for drinks to start getting good again.

Rachel Maddow 11/20/08 H2

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:31:35 -0500

Nicole Sandler sits in for Rachel this hour. Former White House Secretary from George Bush, Scott McClellan, talks about his book and perspective & conclusions he came to after leaving the position. David Swanson, ImpeachPAC.org, talks about George Bush's pardon power, and why the power of impeachment was created by our founding fathers.

Rachel Maddow 11/20/08 H1

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:59:09 -0500

Juan Cole, Professor of Middle East Studies at the University of Michigan, discusses whether the new "Status of Forces" agreement will pass the Iraq parliament. Steve Bennen from The Washington Monthly talks about the post election news vacuum. Didn't the whole world change though?

Rachel Maddow 11/19/08 H2

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:04:34 -0500

Nicole Sandler sits in for Rachel. Kevin Zeese, Executive Director of breakthebailout.org, talks about his group which combines a coalition of left and right thinkers who oppose the bailout.

Rachel Maddow 11/19/08 H1

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:34:22 -0500

Nicole Sandler sits in for Rachel. President Elect Obama has elected Former Senator Tom Daschle for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Rachel Maddow 11/18/08 H2

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:06:14 -0500

Nicole Sandler sits in for Rachel. Steve Rendell, Senior Analyst for F.A.I.R., talks about the Equal Time Doctrine, and why the Fairness Doctrine might be brought back.

Rachel Maddow 11/18/08 H1

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:51:58 -0500

Nicole Sandler sits in for Rachel. Discussion of the recent election, and what power shifted, if any, in individual states like Florida.

Rachel Maddow 11/17/08 H2

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:04:40 -0500

Nicole Sandler sits in for Rachel. Special Guests: Melissa Etheridge and TV's Judge David Young talk about the anti gay marriage props that passed in the election.

Rachel Maddow 11/17/08 H1

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:08:05 -0500

The Best of Rachel Maddow. Joe Cirincione, President of the Ploughshares Fund, talks about the unsettled Iranian government after the election of Barack Obama. Graham Nash, British American singer and songwriter, talks about what the recent election means for the country. Nicole Sandler sits in for Rachel in the last segment of the hour.

Rachel Maddow 11/14/08

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:17:05 -0500

Joe Cirincione, President of the Ploughshares Fund, talks about the unsettled Iranian government after the election of Barack Obama. Graham Nash, British American singer and songwriter, talks about what the recent election means for the country.

Rachel Maddow 11/13/08

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:55:43 -0500

Mark Green, President of Air America Radio, talks about his new book "Change For America: A Progressive Blueprint For The 44th President." Naomi Klein talks about her latest article in Rolling Stone regarding the 700 billion dollar bailout package, the latest example of emergency spending gone awry.

Rachel Maddow 11/12/08

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:40:28 -0500

Ryan Lizza, Chief political correspondent for The New Yorker magazine, talks about the question of the day: What is the health of the Republican party? Brian Catoolis, Mideast Expert and Senior Fellow for The Center For American Progress, discusses the eyebrow raising statement that Western Pakistan is now considered part of the war on Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 11/11/08

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:36:13 -0500

Robert J Samuelson, author of The Great Inflation and Its Aftermath: The Past And Future of American Affluence, talks about what happened with inflation in the 60s & 70s. Patrick Campbell, Chief Legislative Counsel for Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans For America, discusses a big PSA campaign their organization has launched.

Rachel Maddow 11/10/08 H2

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:21:38 -0500

Due to contractual restrictions, there will be no podcast of the 2nd hour of The Rachel Maddow Show today. To get the 2nd hour podcast, go to www.msnbc.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Catch the 1st hour of The Rachel Maddow Show on Green 960AM in San Francisco Monday through Friday at 7pm Pacific Standard Time, or get the podcast at www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 11/10/08

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:11:05 -0500

What will Obama start with in January? Attorney Ramzi Kassem says it will be Guantanamo.John Amato from crooksandliars.com talks about the role of sports in the '08 election.

Rachel Maddow 11/07/08 H2

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:28:16 -0500

Rachel Maddow 11/07/08 H1

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:16:00 -0500

Nate Silver of 538.com talks about his election predictions coming true, and how political common wisdom gets shaped by elections. Matt Coles, Director of the ACLU's LGBT Project, talks about how California could vote for Obama and Proposition 8.

Rachel Maddow 11/06/08 H2

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:26:17 -0500

Rachel Maddow 11/06/08 H1

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:11:52 -0500

Political Guru David Bender talks about how Obama can get it right, and what everybody is hoping for in this transition period. Steve Bennen from The Washington Monthly talks about the politics and policy ahead in the upcoming Obama administration.

Rachel Maddow 11/05/08 H2

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:05:41 -0500

Rev. Susan Russell gives an update on the controversial ballot initiative, Prop 8, which passed yesterday. Newsweek reporter Nick Summers has behind the scenes details on Palin, McCain, & Obama.

Rachel Maddow 11/05/08 H1

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:18:21 -0500

Melissa Harris Lacewell, Associate Professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University, talks about which people President Elect Obama will include on his staff. Steve Clemons, Propietor of The Washington Note, talks about the new American order.

Rachel Maddow 11/04/08 H2

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:20:11 -0500

Due to special programming, there is no 2nd hour of The Rachel Maddow Show today.

Rachel Maddow 11/04/08 H1

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:10:53 -0500

Happy Election Day! On today's show we are talking about the HOW of voting. How active duty soldiers vote, how the campaigns get out the vote, how Florida will or won't get voting right this year. Guests will be Sean Quinn from fivethirtyeight.com, Paul Rieckhoff, and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

Rachel Maddow 11/03/08 H2

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:24:48 -0500

Rachel Maddow 11/03/08 H1

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:49:22 -0500

Political Guru David Bender talks about the election, one day before it FINALLY happens.

Rachel Maddow 10/31/08 H2

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:34:28 -0400

Rachel Maddow 10/31/08 H1

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:12:06 -0400

The dean and class president of Air America Radio, Al Franken, talks about his tight Senate race against Norm Coleman and why he thinks it's ok for McCain to go on Saturday Night Live this weekend. And then Josey Packard, official mixologist and bartender at a the very new Drink in Boston, talks about what cocktails we should make on Election Day.

Rachel Maddow 10/30/08 H2

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:57:07 -0400

Ron Reagan sits in for Rachel. Linguist George Lakoff & filmmaker Eugene Jarecki discuss the art of framing talk about war and politics.

Rachel Maddow 10/30/08 H1

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:17:59 -0400

Ron Reagan sits in for Rachel. Sonja Eddings Brown, in favor of Prop 8, talks about the California Constitutional Amendment to eliminate same sex couples from marriage. Rev. Susan Russell, President of Integrity USA, talks about the opposing viewpoint on Prop 8. Chris Carlson talks about Prop 1000 in Washington State known as "Right to Die"

Rachel Maddow 10/29/08 H2

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:25:52 -0400

Rachel Maddow 10/29/08 H1

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:16:28 -0400

Spencer Ackerman from the Washington Independent discusses Iraq's surprising reaction to the American raid into Syria. Dr. Michael McDonald, Associate Professor of Government and Politics at George Mason University, talks about the percentage of people who cast their votes prior to election day, and how that will change this election.

Rachel Maddow 10/28/08 H2

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:30:37 -0400

Due to contractual restrictions, Green 960 can no longer offer the 2nd hour of The Rachel Maddow Show. To get the 2nd hour podcast, go to www.msnbc.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Catch the 1st hour of The Rachel Maddow Show on Green 960AM in San Francisco Monday through Friday at 7pm Pacific Standard Time, or get the podcast at www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 10/28/08 H1

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:13:32 -0400

Alex Keyssar, author of The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States, talks about voter suppression. Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses what his organization is doing this week.

Rachel Maddow 10/27/08 H2

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:11:29 -0400

Some of the Republicans are already throwing in the towel in this election. Team McCain is even getting mocked at some of their campaign events.

Rachel Maddow 10/27/08 H1

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:11:41 -0400

Nate Silver, founder of fivethirtyeight.com, talks about why we should trust the polling and why it should also be keeping us up at night. And then Kathy Spillar, the executive vice president of Feminist Majority, talks about anti abortion ballot initiatives and what they might mean for women across the country.

Rachel Maddow 10/24/08 H2

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:17:11 -0400

It was a day of slipping on banana peels for John McCain today. Can an entire political campaign just crawl under a big bed and hide for the weekend?

Rachel Maddow 10/23/08 H2

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:46:07 -0400

The McCain campaign is focusing on their final offensive now in a last attempt to win the Presidential election.

Rachel Maddow 10/24/08 H1

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:27:38 -0400

Noam Scheiber from the New Republic answers the question, "How can Obama still lose this thing?" Newsweek's investigative correspondent Michael Isikoff talks about why Sarah Palin needs to spend 3 hours giving a deposition in the Troopergate scandal to an special investigator.

Rachel Maddow 10/23/08 H1

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:28:29 -0400

Senator Barbara Mikulski talks about why she calls Palin "George Bush in earrings" and how Democrats are going to fare in this election. Will they get a filibuster proof majority? And then David Bender guesses as to what will happen in this presidential election when one of the candidates, Barack Obama, had to take 36 hours off to visit his ailing grandmother.

Rachel Maddow 10/22/08 H2

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:16:10 -0400

Brian Williams talks about Sarah Palin's latest polls on whether she is qualified for Vice President, and plays some of his interview with McCain and Palin.

Rachel Maddow 10/22/08 H1

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:14:49 -0400

Juan Cole, Professor of Middle East Studies at The University of Michigan, talks about the pending agreement between Iraq & the U.S., and what would happen if the UN mandate expires and there's no new agreement.

Rachel Maddow 10/21/08 H2

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:05:47 -0400

Obama's positive poll numbers are STILL going up, and his negative numbers are going down. Former Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder talks about what Senator Obama has to do to seal the vote in Virginia.

Rachel Maddow 10/21/08 H1

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:51:35 -0400

Jeffrey Goldberg, National Correspondent for Atlantic Magazine, discusses why he calls airport security a matter of security theater. Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, talks about the Colin Powell endorsement of Barack Obama.

Rachel Maddow 10/20/08 H2

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:59:32 -0400

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama cancelled campaign plans for Thursday and Friday in order to fly to Hawaii to be with his ailing grandmother. NBC's Lee Cowan is travelling with the Obama campaign and reports on the details.

Rachel Maddow 10/20/08 H1

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:23:25 -0400

Hear the audio clip of Colin Powell announcing his support for Obama in the Presidential election. Jonathan Hennessey, author of a graphic adaptation of The Constitution, discusses what it's all about.

Rachel Maddow 10/17/08 H2

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:00:17 -0400

There is no 2nd hour of The Rachel Maddow Show today. For more, log on to www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 10/17/08 H1

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:11:17 -0400

Steve Clemons, Propietor of TheWashingtonNote.com, discusses the similarities between Joe The Plumber and Sarah Palin. Ambassador Thomas Boyatt, CEO of The Foreign Affairs Council, discusses a new report that concludes our foreign affairs capacity has been hobbled.

Rachel Maddow 10/16/08 H2

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:00:32 -0400

Jennie Drage Bowser, Policy Analyst at The National Conference of State Legislatures, on whether ballot initiatives will have an impact on this year's Presidential Election.

Rachel Maddow 10/16/08 H1

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:23:19 -0400

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz responds to McCain's suggestion that those in favor of abortion use the "health of the mother excuse" too often. Then, political guru David Bender discusses the Presidential Debate as a whole.

Rachel Maddow 10/15/08 H2

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:28:44 -0400

There is no 2nd hour of The Rachel Maddow Show today. For more, log on to www.green960.com.

Rachel Maddow 10/15/08 H1

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:56:21 -0400

Dan Pfeiffer, Communications Director for the Obama campaign, discusses the recent Presidential polls and whether McCain still has a chance in the election. Jane Hamsher, founder of firedoglake.com, talks about how to make the Democratic party suck less.

Rachel Maddow 10-14-08 H2

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:05:08 -0400

Sen. Barbara Boxer; journalist David Frum talks about reservations some conservatives have about voting for John McCain

Rachel Maddow 10-14-08 H1

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:59:44 -0400

Newsweek investigative journalist Michael Isikoff talks about Troopergate; Paul Rieckhoff, executive director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

Rachel Maddow 10-13-07 H2

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:51:55 -0400

This hour on the Rachel Maddow Show: Rachel welcomes Senator Barbara Boxer on how to best save the American economy, and Conservative commentator David Frum from The American Enterprise Institute discusses the failing McCain campaign for President.

Rachel Maddow 10-13-07 H1

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:34:22 -0400

This hour on the Rachel Maddow Show: Will John McCain help to settle down his supporters by unveiling an economic plan that never was. Plus..Is losing the new winning for the McCain campaign?

Rachel Maddow 10-10-08 H2

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:25:30 -0400

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Rachel Maddow 10-10-08 H1

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:09:59 -0400

Ron Reagan guest hosts an informative discussion of the issues

Rachel Maddow 10/09/08 H2

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:46:41 -0400

Rachel maddow discusses current events including the election and the global economic crisis

Rachel Maddow 10-09-08 hr 1

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:42:05 -0400

David Bender Guests hosts for Rachel. An intelligent discussion of the issues.

Rachel Maddow 10/08/08 H2

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:32:57 -0400

Reverend Welton Gaddy discusses the role of religion and faith in Presidential politics. David Bender takes phonecalls and discusses the 2nd Presidential Debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.

Rachel Maddow 10/08/08 H1

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:57:23 -0400

Steve Bennen, contributing writer for The Washington Monthly, discusses McCain's lack of attacks in the 2nd Presidential debate. Melissa Harris Lacewell, author of Barbershops, Bibles, and BET, discusses voter turnout.

Rachel Maddow 10/07/08

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:30:30 -0400

Political Guru David Bender previews the 2nd Presidential Debate between John McCain & Barack Obama. Paul Reickoff from Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America discusses why John McCain got a grade of D in Congressional Reviews.

Rachel Maddow 10/06/08 H2

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:58:23 -0400

"The Kitchen Sink" approach is now being employed by both Presidential Candidates. Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico discusses. Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist, talks about what consumers should pay attention to in the stock market. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz discusses McCain's plan to cut on Medicare.

Rachel Maddow 10/06/08 H1

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:37:23 -0400

Bill Scher, host of the Liberal Oasis radio show, discusses the kitchen sink approach now being used by the McCain Campaign. Andrew Bacevich, author of The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism, discusses

Rachel Maddow 10/03/08 H2

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:58:24 -0400

Sarah Palin claimed that she was making a joke months ago when she asked what a VP does, but as it turns out, it was not a joke. Discussion and phonecalls on the Vice Presidential debate with David Bender.

Rachel Maddow 10/03/08 H1

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:13:05 -0400

Spencer Ackerman, writer for The Washington Independent, talks about his recent trip to Afghanistan. Steve Bennen, writer for Washington Monthly, reviews the Vice Presidential Debate between Senator Biden & Governor Palin.

Rachel Maddow 10/2/08 H1

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:58:16 -0400

Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich talks about the bailout bill that passed the Senate last night. Then David Bender debates the debates. Why is it that everyone thinks Palin will fail when she is considered a superb debater in Alaska by the many people who've had to go toe to toe with her in the past?

Rachel Maddow 10/1/08 H2

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:13:03 -0400

The Senate passes a 700 billion dollar bailout bill this hour. Listen to what happened as it unfolded, followed by analysis and discussion of the bill.

Rachel Maddow 10/1/08 H1

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:07:59 -0400

Jeffrey Gettleman of The New York Times discusses piracy in Sumalia. Robert Baer, author of "The Devil We Know," talks about how Iran has positioned itself into the position of a superpower.

Rachel Maddow 9/30/08 H2

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:02:04 -0400

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Rachel Maddow 9/30/08 H1

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:26:55 -0400

Matt Yglesias, Senior Editor at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, talks about the politics of the bail out bill. Are Republicans just trying to hang this albatross around Democrats' collective neck? Paul Rieckhoff, executive director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, talks about efforts to make it easier for veterans to vote and why there wasn't a single question about veterens' benefits at last week's debate.

Rachel Maddow 9/29/08 H2

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:00:51 -0400

Reverend Welton Gaddy discusses the role of religion and faith in Presidential politics.

Rachel Maddow 9/29/08 H1

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:13:57 -0400

The bail out bill has failed. Economist Dean Baker talks about why he thinks the crisis doesn't warrent a bail out of this magnitude. And then David Bender stops by to talk about the McCain Obama debate last week and the upcoming Palin Biden debate on Thursday.

Rachel Maddow 9/26/08 H2

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:54:39 -0400

David Bender, political guru, explains the spin surrounding the debate this evening and gives his take on whether John McCain's gamesmanship these last 10 days has been effective. Anthony Lappe is the author of one of Rachel's favorite books, Shooting War. It's now out in paperback so Anthony talks about which of the book's prognostications have come true and what he might write about in the sequel.

Rachel Maddow 9/26/08 H1

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:12:32 -0400

Austan Goolsbee, senior economic adviser to the Obama campaign, discusses the pending bail out bill and why John McCain hasn't exactly been super helpful in getting the legislation passed. Rand Beers, the president of the National Security Network and a former adviser to the Kerry campaign, talks about the national security issues the next president will have to face in January and how the candidates might have to discuss tonight.

Rachel Maddow 9/25/08 H2

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:19:36 -0400

Reaction to John McCain suspending his campaign and requesting that Friday's first presidential debate be postponed due to the economic crisis the country facing.

Rachel Maddow 9/25/08 H1

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:51:27 -0400

It was a convenient time for McCain to "stop" the campaign. New York Times reporter Jackie Calmes discusses.

Rachel Maddow 9/24/08 H2

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:08:58 -0400

Does the fact that Congress is on the verge of passing a bailout plan help or hurt John McCain? Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Democrat of Illinois, discusses the economic situation.

Rachel Maddow 9/24/08 H1

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:48:11 -0400

David Bender sits in for Rachel this hour. What do you think of the McCain campaign's political stunt, proposing a postponement of the debate on Friday?

Rachel Maddow 9/23/08 H2

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:15:46 -0400

So what does this Wall Street bailout really mean? Obama economic advisor Robert Reich discusses.

Rachel Maddow 9/23/08 H1

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:08:32 -0400

Paul Reickoff from Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans for America discusses the proposed legislation that would make it easier for veterans to make benefits claims with The Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Rachel Maddow 9/22/08 H2

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:51:40 -0400

Barack Obama and John McCain are both addressing economic crisis and corporate bailout on the campaign trail. Newsweek's Jonathan Alter talks about who looked and sounded presidential under pressure.

Rachel Maddow 9/22/08 H1

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:53:10 -0400

Discussion of the proposed bail out, crafted in three teeny tiny pages of legislation, with Alex Blumberg, a producer at This American Life and the NPR series Planet Money. And then Time magazine's Amy Sullivan reports on early voting. It begins in earnest this week.

Rachel Maddow 9/19/08 H2

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:17:45 -0400

Democratic Senator Jim Webb of Virginia discusses politics, foreign policy and whether John McCain was confused or just making a bizarre foreign policy statement when he refused to commit to a meeting with Spain's prime minister.

Rachel Maddow 9/19/08 H1

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:02:02 -0400

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Steve Coll of the New Yorker Magazine and the New America Foundation talks about the Bush Administration's efforts to arm the world to the teeth. Do more weapons mean more peace? And then Dave Zirin discusses his latest book, The Peoples' History of Sports in the United States, and talks about the controversy currently swirling around one player for the Dallas Mavericks who got caught refusing to sing along to the National Anthem.

Rachel Maddow 9/18/08 H2

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:01:00 -0400

For the first time since the Republican convention, Barack Obama is beating John McCain in Gallup's national tracking poll. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota discusses the comeback.

Rachel Maddow 9/18/08 H1

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:22:36 -0400

Eric Kleefeld from Talking Points Memo talks about what Mississippi Republicans are doing to hide one Senate race in which the Democrat is winning. Bernard Finel from the American Security Project discusses what lessons about Al Qaeda can be learned from yesterday's deadly bombing at the American Embassy in Yemen.

Rachel Maddow 9/17/08 H2

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:28:49 -0400

Rachel is outraged over the Democrats' decision to cave to the GOP and vote for an energy bill that includes offshore oil drilling. Rep. Louise Slaughter, a Democrat from New York, talks about her decision to vote for the bill.

Rachel Maddow 9/17/08 H1

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:50:51 -0400

Bob Barr is on the ballot in Pennsylvania and Montana and other swing states that may have a real impact. Pollster Craig Crawford dissects the numbers and tells us just how big a deal this insurgent campaign really is. Pakistan, our great nuclear armed ally, has ordered its soldiers to fire on US troops entering into the tribal regions to carry out anti terrorism missions. Steve Clemons from the Washington Note talks about that changing relationship.

Rachel Maddow 9/16/08 H2

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:12:38 -0400

Discussion of Sarah Palin following the news that the Republican vice presidential candidate would not speak with the panel investigating "troopergate."

Rachel Maddow 9/16/08 H1

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:20:13 -0400

You cannot talk about the economy in an election year without talking about Ohio. Betty Sutton, the Congresswoman representing Ohio's 13th district, discusses unemployment, wages, and the closing factories. The Huffington Post's Sam Stein phones in from the campaign trail to discuss how John McCain isn't exactly attracting the crowds these days.

Rachel Maddow 9/15/08 H2

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:07:34 -0400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: We had an economic blip today, but John McCain is still in a dreamworld, saying it's not really serious because the economy is "fundamentally strong."

Rachel Maddow 9/15/08 H1

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:24:52 -0400

The Wall Street Journal's Sudeep Reddy talks about what people are already calling Black Sunday, the day two major financial instutions and a giant insurer went to the brink of collapse. Bill Scher from Liberal Oasis discusses the horrendous clean up effort down in Texas. It took FEMA four days to get in there and some parts of the state won't have electricity for a month. So how have we changed since Katrina?

Rachel Maddow 9/12/08 H2

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:08:40 -0400

Broadcasting from downtown Ithaca, NY at the State Theater! Carry Carrigan from our affiliate in Alaska, KUDO, who used to employ Sarah Palin as his intern, shares his thoughts on the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 9/12/08 H1

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:25:11 -0400

Broadcasting from downtown Ithaca, NY at the State Theater. Ari Melber from the Nation magazine debates whether or not Obama should be more aggressive. Does he risk coming across as too angry or is offense the key to victory in November?

Rachel Maddow 9/11/08 H2

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:51:28 -0400

It seems John McCain would rather talk about lipstick and celebrity than real issues. The Weekly Standard's Matt Continetti discusses.

Rachel Maddow 9/11/08 H1

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:08:27 -0400

Discussion of how McCain reacted in the hours and days following 9/11 and what he said then about Iraq. David Bender and Paul Begala talk about the politics of lying.

Rachel Maddow 9/10/08 H2

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:18:51 -0400

From "troopergate" to the bridge to nowhere, controversy seems to be close behind Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Newsweek's Michael Isikoff has the latest news in Alaska.

Rachel Maddow 9/10/08 H1

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:12:06 -0400

Princeton professor Melissa Harris Lacewell talks about the politics of biography in this election and how Barack Obama should fight back against the latest McCain campaign attack ad on education spouting the lie that Obama favors sex education for kindergarteners.

Rachel Maddow 9/9/08 H2

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:28:39 -0400

Clips from Keith Olbermann's interview with Barack Obama from last night. LA Times columnist Rosa Brooks talks about Obama's confidence and his next campaign move.

Rachel Maddow 9/9/08 H1

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:16:10 -0400

Mark Benjamin from Salon.com talks about Sarah Palin's fondness for shooting wolves from planes.

Rachel Maddow 9/8/08 H2

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:08:35 -0400

The latest news from Iraq. Al Qaeda has issued a new video in memoration of the 9/11 attacks. Glenn Greenwald from Salon.com talks about media reaction to McCain's VP pick, and a wide variety of topics.

Rachel Maddow 9/8/08 H1

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:09:30 -0400

Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses a wide range of topics for the entire hour, incluiding Cyber Wars between Russia & Georgia, and what online news is doing to the information people can get from traditional newspapers.

Rachel Maddow 9/5/08 H3

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:45:44 -0400

The Best Of Rachel Maddow: This hour, we go way back to yesterday, the last day of the Republican National Convention.

Rachel Maddow 9/5/08 H2

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:25:40 -0400

The Best Of Rachel Maddow: Hear the Democratic process in action as we go back and hear the official nominating of Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention.

Rachel Maddow 9/5/08 H1

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:13:00 -0400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including John McCain's speech at the Republican National Convention.

Rachel Maddow 9/4/08 H3

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:07:17 -0400

Special coverage of The Republican National Convention, with David Bender and Ron Reagan.

Rachel Maddow 9/4/08 H2

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:12:06 -0400

It's the final day of the Republican National Convention. Tom Vilsack, former Democratic Governor of Iowa, discusses his time spent with the Republicans at the convention, and what John McCain needs to say to show he really wants to change things.

Rachel Maddow 9/4/08 H1

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:15:51 -0400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including John McCain's speech upcoming at the Republican National Convention.

Rachel Maddow 9/3/08 H3

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:08:25 -0400

Special Coverage from the Republican National Convention in Minnesota, hosted by David Bender and Ron Reagan.

Rachel Maddow 9/3/08 H2

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:09:13 -0400

Matt Taibbi, Chief Political Writer for Rolling Stone magazine, discusses the difference between the Democratic & Republican Conventions.

Rachel Maddow 9/3/08 H1

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:28:51 -0400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including John McCain's VP Pick, Sarah Palin's speech upcoming at the Republican National Convention.

Rachel Maddow 9/2/08 H3

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:02:51 -0400

Special Coverage of the Republican National Convention in Minnesota, hosted by David Bender.

Rachel Maddow 9/2/08 H2

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:16:51 -0400

Libertarian presidential candidate and former Republican congressman Bob Barr!

Rachel Maddow 9/2/08 H1

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:12:50 -0400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including John McCain's VP Pick, Sarah Palin.

Rachel Maddow 9/2/08 H3

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:14:39 -0400

Broadcasting from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnessota! David Bender hosts special coverage with Ron Reagan.

Rachel Maddow 9/2/08 H2

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:04:40 -0400

Broadcasting from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnessota! John Nichols, Washington Correspondent for The Nation magazine, stops by to discuss the Sarah Palin situation.

Rachel Maddow 9/2/08 H1

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:37:02 -0400

Broadcasting from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnessota! Bob Weinstein, mayor of Ketchikan, Alaska, talks about the towns linked to by the so called Bridge to Nowhere. He tells the truth about Sarah Palin's flip flop on the bridge. Green 960's former morning show co host Will Durst stops by to chat politics with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 8/29/08 H3

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:00:26 -0400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Historian & Political Scientist Gore Vidal discusses the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 8/29/08 H2

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:05:45 -0400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: This is a transformational period in American politics, but who is this woman whom John McCain picked as his VP?

Rachel Maddow 8/29/08 H1

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:09:44 -0400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including John McCain's VP Pick announced today.

Rachel Maddow 8/28/08 H3

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:53:05 -0400

Coverage of The Democratic National Convention, hosted by David Bender. Special Guest: Richard Dreyfuss.

Rachel Maddow 8/28/08 H2

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:11:46 -0400

McCain has narrowed his VP list down to Mittens Romeny, Tim "Nice Hair" Pawlenty and Tom "Bulldog Face" Ridge. Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak talks about Pawlenty, the governor of Minnesota, and discusses their contentious relatonship and whether or not Pawlenty is a good choice for McCain.

Rachel Maddow 8/28/08 H1

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:11:22 -0400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including this week's Democratic Convention.

Rachel Maddow 8/27/08 H3

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:58:16 -14400

Special coverage from The Democratic Convention in Denver, Colorado, hosted by David Bender.

Rachel Maddow 8/27/08 H2

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:46:50 -14400

Broadcasting From The Democratic Convention in Denver, Colorado: Barack Obama is officially the Democratic nominee.

Rachel Maddow 8/27/08 H1

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:13:07 -14400

Nancy Pelosi makes the official announcement: Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee for President of The United States Of America. Paul Rieckhoff from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

Rachel Maddow 8/26/08 H3

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:09:49 -14400

Broadcasting from Denver at the Democratic National Convention: David Bender hosts.

Rachel Maddow 8/26/08 H2

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:57:59 -14400

Broadcasting from Denver at the Democratic National Convention: Michael Isikoff, investigative journalist for Newsweek Magazine, discusses the apparent failed terrorist plot on Barack Obama.

Rachel Maddow 8/26/08 H1

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:32:59 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including this week's Democratic Convention.

Rachel Maddow 8/25/08 H3

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:59:58 -14400

Broadcasting from Denver at the Democratic National Convention! David Bender talks to special guests, and hosts discussion from the convention.

Rachel Maddow 8/25/08 H2

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:58:08 -14400

Broadcasting from Denver at the Democratic National Convention! While Obama is holed up in a hotel somewhere with nothing but a pad of paper and a pen to craft his acceptance speech, the convention is already off to an exciting start. Columnist David Sirota talks about the inflated Hillary factor.

Rachel Maddow 8/25/08 H1

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:04:03 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race, including this week's Democratic Convention.

Rachel Maddow 8/22/08 H3

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:01:59 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Discussion of what people want in a Chief Executive like President of The U.S., for example.

Rachel Maddow 8/22/08 H2

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:58:38 -14400

David Bender, political guru, discusses the potential candidates for Obama's VP pick.

Rachel Maddow 8/22/08 H1

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:52:56 -14400

It's a special convention show, including discussion and phonecalls on Obama's upcoming pick for Vice President, and how the Democratic Convention will go.

Rachel Maddow 8/21/08 H3

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:00:42 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Sam Seder discusses the upcoming Democratic Convention.

Rachel Maddow 8/21/08 H2

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:55:57 -14400

Musician Rodney Crowell performs a song off his latest album.

Rachel Maddow 8/21/08 H1

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:10:04 -14400

Eric Litchblau, Writer for the Washington Bureau of The New York Times, discusses his article about proposed new FBI rules. Discussion of a terrible attack by the Taliban in Pakistan. More than 60 were killed at a munitions factory after a twin suicide bombing there earlier today.

Rachel Maddow 8/20/08 H3

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:59:13 -14400

Pups In Space; It is not illegal to protest in China: you just need to get permission; Defining Terrorism.

Rachel Maddow 8/20/08 H2

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:56:49 -14400

John Podesta from the Center for American Progress discusses his latest book, The Power Of Progress: How America's Progressives Can (Once Again) Save Our Economy, Our Climate, and Our Country. Find out more about the book.

Rachel Maddow 8/20/08 H1

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:08:05 -14400

Lou Dubose, the Texas journalist with the hunkiest voice we've ever heard, discusses the lingering Abramoff effect on McCain's presidential campaign.

Rachel Maddow 8/19/08 H3

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:50 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Paul Reickoff, Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Of America, discusses the speeches given by Obama & McCain at the VFW Conference.

Rachel Maddow 8/19/08 H2

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:03:59 -14400

Discussion of speeches given by McCain & Obama at the VFW in the last two days.

Rachel Maddow 8/19/08 H1

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:21:10 -14400

Rachel announces her new television show on MSNBC, made public in The New York Times. John Nichols discusses who he does and does NOT want to be Obama's running mate.

Rachel Maddow 8/18/08 H3

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:07:04 -14400

Rachel talks with Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and co-author of The Prosperity Agenda

Rachel Maddow 8/18/08 H2

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:54:06 -14400

Reverend Welton Gaddy discusses the candidates' forum at Saddleback Church.

Rachel Maddow 8/18/08 H1

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:33:51 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Discussion of McCain and Obama's events at Saddleback Church this weekend with Dan Gilgoff from Belief Net, and reaction from listeners.

Rachel Maddow 8/15/08 H3

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:57:52 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Discussion of possible Vice Presidential candidates for Barack Obama.

Rachel Maddow 8/15/08 H2

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:00:50 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: There are a lot of strong opinions on Hillary Clinton, and news that she will be on the ballot at the upcoming Democratic Convention.

Rachel Maddow 8/15/08 H1

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:04:07 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Former Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis chats with David and listeners.

Rachel Maddow 8/14/08 H3

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:57:09 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Phonecalls & Discussion on various political races around the country.

Rachel Maddow 8/14/08 H2

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:53:43 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Rory Kennedy discusses her Helen Thomas documentary. Thomas Frank discusses his latest book called The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule.

Rachel Maddow 8/14/08 H1

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:10:39 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Jared Polis talks about his entering the race for Congress in Colorado's 2nd district.

Rachel Maddow 8/13/08 H3

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:02:22 -14400

Discussion on who Barack Obama's pick for Vice President will be.

Rachel Maddow 8/13/08 H2

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:59:35 -14400

Kathy Griffin discusses the "My Life on the D List" season finale in which she visits wounded troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Rachel Maddow 8/13/08 H1

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:51:18 -14400

Steve Clemons discusses John McCain's foreign policy residing in the hands of lobbyists.

Rachel Maddow 8/12/08 H3

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:07:45 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Joe Trippi, Senior Advisor to John Edwards in his recent Presidential bid, discusses the affair Edwards recently revealed.

Rachel Maddow 8/12/08 H2

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:05:08 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America discusses what Congress has accomplished.

Rachel Maddow 8/12/08 H1

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:04:21 -14400

Former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark discusses the Russian incursion into Georgia. There is an apparent cease fire but we have yet to see an end to the violence.

Rachel Maddow 8/11/08 H3

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:56:52 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Arianna Huffington discusses why we need to go after McCain on national security.

Rachel Maddow 8/11/08 H2

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:09:55 -14400

Shelley Lewis discusses the new standard we've set on sex scandals: basically, any infidelity or indiscretion is now a scandal. Shelley is the author of Naked Republicans: A Full Frontal Exposure of Right wing Hypocrisy and Greed.

Rachel Maddow 8/11/08 H1

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:10:39 -14400

Max Bergmann from the National Security Network discusses the Russian military incursion in to Georgia. The situation there has been growing more violent and desperate throughout the day.

Rachel Maddow 8/8/08 H3

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:04:17 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Discussion of John Edwards' revelation of infidelity.

Rachel Maddow 8/8/08 H2

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:57:29 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Olympian Joey Cheek discusses why his visa was revoked by the Chinese government. Discussion of John Edwards' revelation of infidelity.

Rachel Maddow 8/8/08 H1

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:05:46 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 8/7/08 H3

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:01:44 -14400

Juan Cole discusses reports of a final agreement on a time line between the Iraqi government and the Bush Administration.

Rachel Maddow 8/7/08 H2

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:52:28 -14400

Steve Benen from the Carpetbagger Report discusses whether or not Obama is actually hitting McCain hard enough to win a presidential contest.

Rachel Maddow 8/7/08 H1

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:03:44 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 8/6/08 H3

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:05:03 -14400

Obama is spending an awful lot of time with Evan Bayh. John Nichols talks about why Bayh would be a terrible, terrible running mate.

Rachel Maddow 8/6/08 H2

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:56:23 -14400

Osama bin Laden's driver has just been convicted of providing material support to terrorists following an illegal, secretive terrifying kangaroo court trial at Guantanamo. Stopping by to discuss Hamdan's life, trial and conviction is the man who just wrote the definitive book on the subject, Jonathan Mahler. His new book is called: The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and the Fight Over Presidential Power.

Rachel Maddow 8/6/08 H1

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:45:22 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 8/5/08 H3

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:00:36 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America discusses the $300 million granted to study post traumatic stress disorder.

Rachel Maddow 8/5/08 H2

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:12:27 -14400

Greg Sargent from Talking Point Memo discusses the thousands of dollars Hess Corporation, an oil company, funneled into McCain's campaign just around the time of his pro offshore drilling announcement.

Rachel Maddow 8/5/08 H1

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:55:19 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 8/4/08 H3

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:50:35 -14400

Rachel talks with Jay Rosen, professor of journalism at NYU and writer of ThinkPress.org about additional details and false facts surrounding the alleged anthrax killer.

Rachel Maddow 8/4/08 H2

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:58:37 -14400

Jared Bernstein from the Economic Policy Institute thinks that the oil companies don't even care about new drilling, they are just in it for the public land. He discusses with Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 8/4/08 H1

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:47:38 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 8/1/08 H3

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:18:14 -14400

Salon's Glenn Greenwald discusses the apprent suicide of the anthrax suspect. This story is pretty incredible for a number of reasons, all of which are magnified when Glenn explains the impact the anthrax killings had on American foreign policy.

Rachel Maddow 8/1/08 H2

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:58:26 -14400

Minky Worden, author of China's Great Leap: The Beijing Games and Olympian Human Rights Challenges, discusses whether the Olympics will change China's human rights position.

Rachel Maddow 8/1/08 H1

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:09:22 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/31/08 H3

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:56:30 -14400

Spencer Ackerman from the Washington Independent explains Bush's executive order on gathering intelligence. Is it scary?

Rachel Maddow 7/31/08 H2

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:59:24 -14400

James Goldgeier, co author of America Between the Wars: From 11/9 to 9/11, talks about the twelve years preceding 9/11 and what they tell us about terrorism.

Rachel Maddow 7/31/08 H1

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:02:29 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/30/08 H3

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:51:00 -14400

The Bush Administration plans to deal with the looming highway trust fund deficit by slashing public transportation funds and privatizing the whole kit and caboodle. Our resident infrastructure expert, Stephen Flynn, explains why this is perhaps not the smartest of ideas.

Rachel Maddow 7/30/08 H2

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:59:04 -14400

Republican Senator Ted Stevens from Alaska is in some pretty big trouble politically and legally. Will this latest Republican corruption scandal reverberate outside of Alaska? Maryland Congressman and Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chris Van Hollen discusses how far this story will trickle down.

Rachel Maddow 7/30/08 H1

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:33:31 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/29/08 H3

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:58:38 -14400

John Nichols from the Nation Magazine discusses Obama's potential running mate, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine.

Rachel Maddow 7/29/08 H2

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:01:38 -14400

Laura McGann, formerly of Talking Points Memo and currently of the Washington Independent, tells Rachel all about the birthday present she received from the FBI today: 7 criminal charges against Republican Sen. Ted Stevens.

Rachel Maddow 7/29/08 H1

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:09:13 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/28/08 H3

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:58:51 -14400

Seth Colter Walls from The Huffington Post discusses whether or not we need a surge for Afghanistan.

Rachel Maddow 7/28/08 H2

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:01:40 -14400

Steve Benen from the Carpetbagger Report discusses John McCain's ad blasting Obama for not visiting the troops.

Rachel Maddow 7/28/08 H1

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:21:30 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/25/08 H3

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:56:52 -14400

Old pal Lizz Winstead from the good old days of Unfiltered talks about the election, the RNC in her hometown of Minneapolis and her Monday night show in New York, Shoot the Messaeger.

Rachel Maddow 7/25/08 H2

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:58:04 -14400

Ari Melber from the Nation talks about whether or not the press and Democrats in particular are too optimistic about Obama's good week and his chances in the fall.

Rachel Maddow 7/25/08 H1

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:15:03 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/24/08 H3

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:57:31 -14400

David Bender, Political Guru, discusses his reaction to Obama's speech.

Rachel Maddow 7/24/08 H2

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:53:19 -14400

Discussion of Obama's landmark speech in Berlin and the comparison to McCain's speech at Schmidt's Sausage and Fudge Haus in Columbus, Ohio.

Rachel Maddow 7/24/08 H1

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:26:25 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/23/08 H3

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:58:55 -14400

John Amato from Crooks and Liars litany discusses the missteps and miscalculations of John McCain, from the canceled visit to an oil platform during a hurricane to his backward timeline on the surge and the Sunni awakening.

Rachel Maddow 7/23/08 H2

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:07:32 -14400

Ilan Goldenberg from the National Security Network discusses John McCain's campaign, the most poorly managed, embarrassingly outmaneuvered campaigns since Katherine Harris ran for Senate.

Rachel Maddow 7/23/08 H1

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:45:06 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/22/08 H3

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:23:37 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff discusses his latest story up on Huffington Post regarding the ongoing saga of the Pat Tillman cover up.

Rachel Maddow 7/22/08 H2

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:04:36 -14400

Sports Writer Dave Zirin discusses how he became a target of state police surveillance, and the unceremonious way in which he found out about it.

Rachel Maddow 7/22/08 H1

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:43:00 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/21/08 H3

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:04:22 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Cathy Zoi, the CEO of Alliance for Climate Change, discusses Al Gore's monumental challenge: for our nation to commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean, carbon free sources within 10 years.

Rachel Maddow 7/21/08 H2

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:57:12 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Cenk Uygur from the Young Turks discusses the Netroots Nation conference and the Vice Presidential guessing game. Did you see that Bob Novak is reporting that McCain will announce his VP THIS week?

Rachel Maddow 7/21/08 H1

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:46:16 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/18/08 H3

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:07:23 -14400

Iraq expert Juan Cole stops by to talk about whether or not Bush has really agreed to a timetable for troop withdrawals in Iraq.

Rachel Maddow 7/18/08 H2

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:57:49 -14400

David Bender, Political Guru, calls in from Netroots Nation in Austin, Texas to let us know what's happening at the left blog world's prom.

Rachel Maddow 7/18/08 H1

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:29:43 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/17/08 H3

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:15:09 -14400

Howard Dean, Chairman of the Dem. National Commitee, joins Rachel Maddow from Texas on the Register for Change Bus Tour.

Rachel Maddow 7/17/08 H2

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:57:10 -14400

Ben Smith from Politico.com discusses John McCain's poor and potentially damaging sense of "humor."

Rachel Maddow 7/17/08 H1

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:15:35 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/16/08 H3

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:00:08 -14400

David Bender discusses a sneaky tactic to hit McCain with scandals from his past.

Rachel Maddow 7/16/08 H2

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:55:14 -14400

Joe Cirincione, president of the Ploughshares Fund and author of "Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons", discusses our shifting Iran policy.

Rachel Maddow 7/16/08 H1

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:02:52 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/15/08 H3

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:04:36 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Public Enemy's Chuck D discusses the MLB All Star game tonight, politics and how much cooler Chuck is than the rest of us pleebs.

Rachel Maddow 7/15/08 H2

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:03:42 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Paul Rieckhoff, the executive director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses Barack Obama's push to define himself and his Iraq War policy announced in a speech today.

Rachel Maddow 7/15/08 H1

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:06:05 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/14/08 H3

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:59:24 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Kamala Harris, the San Francisco Attorney General and an Obama state co chair, talks about Obama's Iraq and Afghanistan policies.

Rachel Maddow 7/14/08 H2

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:56:41 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Director Guido Santi discusses his latest film "Chris and Don: A Love Story" which chronicles the relationship between British writer Christopher Isherwood and the American portrait artist Don Bachardy.

Rachel Maddow 7/14/08 H1

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:11:28 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/11/08 H3

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:57:08 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln discusses warrantless wiretapping and David's proposed promotion for Senator Lincoln. Bobby Kennedy stops by to take phonecalls.

Rachel Maddow 7/11/08 H2

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:02:21 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Is learning other languages important in our society?

Rachel Maddow 7/11/08 H1

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:10:35 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/10/08 H3

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:09:25 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Thomas Schaller, the author of Whistling Past Dixie, argues that Obama should just forget about winning in the south. What do you think? Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon discusses the horrendous warrantless wiretapping bill that passed the Senate yesterday.

Rachel Maddow 7/10/08 H2

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:44:07 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Melissa Goodman, Staff Attorney in the ACLU's National Security Program, discusses the Warrantless wiretapping bill that sadly passed the Senate, and why the ACLU plans on suing the government over this bill.

Rachel Maddow 7/10/08 H1

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:39:15 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/9/08 H3

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:02:11 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Mike Papantonio, Ring Of Fire co host, discusses the FISA votes today.

Rachel Maddow 7/9/08 H2

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:58:39 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Sen. Pat Leahy of Vermont discusses the FISA vote today and Sen. Ted Kennedy's emotional arrival on Capitol Hill.

Rachel Maddow 7/9/08 H1

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:51:44 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/8/08 H3

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:57:52 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Sen. Russ Feingold, and Paul Rieckhoff, the executive director of IRaq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

Rachel Maddow 7/8/08 H2

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:59:10 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Rep. Jerry Nadler discusses the torture memos.

Rachel Maddow 7/8/08 H1

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:29:23 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/7/08 H3

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:01:05 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses the news of the day.

Rachel Maddow 7/7/08 H2

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:52:51 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: John Dean discusses that domestic spying bill.

Rachel Maddow 7/7/08 H1

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:01:14 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/3/08 H3

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:36:45 -14400

Political guru David Bender discusses one of The Maddster's greatest conspiracy theories, and one man's quest to fly from Oregon to Idaho in an armchair.

Rachel Maddow 7/3/08 H2

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:58:05 -14400

Guest: Tony Gerber, one of the filmmakers behind "Full Battle Rattle," a surreal and insightful film about "Virtual Iraq," thirteen "iraqi" villages created in the Mojave desert in California where US soldiers do their final training before heading out to the theatre of war.

Rachel Maddow 7/3/08 H1

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:09:25 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/2/08 H3

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:57:08 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom talks about his new radio show on Green 960. Filmmaker Robert Greenwald discusses his latest project, Lieberman Must Go!

Rachel Maddow 7/2/08 H2

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:57:15 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Markos Moulitsas, Founder and Editor of The Daily Kos, discusses whether there will ever be accountability by President Bush.

Rachel Maddow 7/2/08 H1

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:58:07 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 7/1/08 H3

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:59:23 -14400

Did Barack Obama have the most liberal voting record in the Senate in 2007? Joshua Grossman, president of Progressive Punch, discusses. Political Guru David Bender talks Barack Obama: is he moving to the center?

Rachel Maddow 7/1/08 H2

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:56:11 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses the passage of the GI Bill.

Rachel Maddow 7/1/08 H1

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:57:18 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/30/08 H3

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:56:09 -14400

Air America's Senior Political Correspondent David Bender discusses Barack Obama's "Unity" tour.

Rachel Maddow 6/30/08 H2

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:01:31 -14400

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and investigative reporter for the New Yorker, Mr. Seymour Hersh, discusses his most recent further blowing of the lid off the Bush Administration's dastardly ambitions for Iran.

Rachel Maddow 6/30/08 H1

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:07:56 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/27/08 H3

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:26:01 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton unite for a common goal.

Rachel Maddow 6/27/08 H2

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:33:21 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Discussion of the Presidential Race with listeners.

Rachel Maddow 6/27/08 H1

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:08:03 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/26/08 H3

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:55:27 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: John McCain is the furthest thing from perfect that you can find in a Presidential Candidate.

Rachel Maddow 6/26/08 H2

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:04:23 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor of Slate Magazine, discusses the Supreme Court decision on the right of individuals to bear arms.

Rachel Maddow 6/26/08 H1

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:56:08 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/25/08 H3

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:51:07 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Who might Barack Obama and John McCain choose as their Vice President?

Rachel Maddow 6/25/08 H2

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:10:06 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Jim Hightower will be our guest today, and his cowboy hat will be our mascot!

Rachel Maddow 6/25/08 H1

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:56:50 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/24/08 H3

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:53:27 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

Rachel Maddow 6/24/08 H2

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:00:59 -14400

Huffington Post's Sam Stein discusses his search for experts in favor of McCain's offshore oil drilling scheme.

Rachel Maddow 6/24/08 H1

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:12:45 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/23/08 H3

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:30:49 -14400

Media Matters' Eric Boehlert discusses Regnery Publishing, the publishing house releasing the first anti Obama book.

Rachel Maddow 6/23/08 H2

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:00:45 -14400

Have you heard about the $1 million dollar bet between the Swift Boat Veterans financier and the vets who support Kerry? Fred Short, who served with Sen. Kerry and who is now involved in this incredible showdown over the truth, discusses the issue.

Rachel Maddow 6/23/08 H1

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:59:35 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/20/08 H3

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:45:20 -14400

Political Guru David Bender joins Rachel to discuss politics.

Rachel Maddow 6/20/08 H2

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:02:54 -14400

If you are planning your summer vacation you might want to take advice from our guests this hour: go on a Nuclear Family Vacation.

Rachel Maddow 6/20/08 H1

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:49:45 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/19/08 H3

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:04:14 -14400

David Bender, Political Guru, discusses Barack Obama's decision to opt out of federal financing.

Rachel Maddow 6/19/08 H2

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:57:36 -14400

Rep. Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts discusses the long term force agreement the Bush Administration is keeping secret and ramming down the Iraqi parliament's throat.

Rachel Maddow 6/19/08 H1

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:01:47 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/18/08 H3

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:47:17 -14400

Seth Colter Walls, Huffington Post reporter, discusses a press conference he attended at the National Press Club held by Barack Obama accuser Larry Sinclair.

Rachel Maddow 6/18/08 H2

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:53:55 -14400

Leonard Rubenstein, President of Physicians for Human Rights, discusses their report released today detailing the medical evidence of torture that was denied in Congress yesterday.

Rachel Maddow 6/18/08 H1

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:56:59 -14400

Political Guru David Bender finally reveals who he thinks Obama will pick as his running mate.

Rachel Maddow 6/17/08 H3

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:58:29 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff, executive director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses the reality of having to dig deep to find news of what's really going on in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Rachel Maddow 6/17/08 H2

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:45:51 -14400

Political Guru David Bender discusses Barack Obama's new staff hires, and what they mean for Obama's Administration.

Rachel Maddow 6/17/08 H1

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:58:36 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/16/08 H3

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:07:31 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Discussion of how gay marriage is now legal in California.

Rachel Maddow 6/16/08 Hour 2

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:15:06 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel and discusses Gore supporting Obama

Rachel Maddow 6/16/08 H1

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:49:26 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/13/08 Hour 3

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:16:52 -14400

More news from Iraq, Ask Dr. Maddow

Rachel Maddow 6/13/08 Hour 2

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:19:24 -14400

News form Iraq, Amanda Ripley senior writer for newsweek

Rachel Maddow 6/13/08-Hour 1

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:40:05 -14400

Rachel will be talking about the enormously sad news that Tim Russert, host of NBC's Meet the Press for more than two decades, has died of a heart attack. He was 58. Rachel will be talking to Mark Green and David Bender about Russert's life and legacy.

Rachel Maddow 6/12/08 H3

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:41:36 -14400

Today the Supreme Court ruled that the United States government cannot imprison people without granting them habeas corpus, in other words they cannot hold them indefinitely without a trial. Legal expert Dahlia Lithwick says this means Guantanamo will close!

Rachel Maddow 6/12/08 H2

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:47 -14400

Rachel celebrates the Supreme Court ruling that has placed our country back in the company of nations that live by the rule of law. David Bender discusses how Obama should respond to a vicious, bigoted attack ad produced by the GOP operative most famous for the Willie Horton ad.

Rachel Maddow 6/12/08 H1

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:57:04 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/11/08 H3

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:58:18 -14400

David Bender discusses what the Obama campaign can do to combat the "he's really a Muslim" smear.

Rachel Maddow 6/11/08 H2

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:57:43 -14400

Columnist David Sirota discusses Obama's worrying ties to folks in the finance industry. David's latest book is The Uprising.

Rachel Maddow 6/11/08 H1

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:11:31 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/10/08 H3

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:47:21 -14400

Paul Reickoff, Executive Director of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, tries to explain President Bush's statement to Congress that they must start supporting the troops.

Rachel Maddow 6/10/08 H2

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:56:20 -14400

Rep. Adam Smith, an early Obama supporter and the campaign's Washington state campaign chair, discusses Barack Obama's newly minted 50 state strategy. Hopefully this will not only put new states in play for the Democrats but will force McCain's cash strapped campaign to put money in states it never thought it would have to defend.

Rachel Maddow 6/10/08 H1

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:56:12 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/9/08 H3

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:17:19 -14400

David Bender discusses a potentially POSITIVE development in Presidential politics. Looks like McCain and Obama are getting rid of that "media filter"

Rachel Maddow 6/9/08 H2

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:05:51 -14400

Now that the Democratic primary is finally over and Hillary has endorsed Barack Obama it's perhaps time for a teeny tiny mea culpa. Rachel will be talking to Democratic party insider and the political director of Huffington Post, Hilary Rosen, about their ongoing disagreement about when the other Hillary would step aside.

Rachel Maddow 6/9/08 H1

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:57:34 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/6/08 H3

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:59:38 -14400

Political Guru David Bender talks about the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/6/08 H2

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:56:42 -14400

Author Ben Nugent discusses his latest book "American Nerd: The Story of My People"

Rachel Maddow 6/6/08 H1

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:58:27 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/5/08 H3

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:11:18 -14400

David Bender, political guru, discusses how Obama is putting his stamp on the DNC.

Rachel Maddow 6/5/08 H2

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:00:57 -14400

Former DNC chief and Hillary Clinton supporter Don Fowler discusses what we might expect from Hillary on Saturday, what her options are, and how her campaign is going about the job of securing a VP slot for their candidate.

Rachel Maddow 6/5/08 H1

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:08:47 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/4/08 H3

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:54:40 -14400

Political Guru David Bender discusses the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/4/08 H2

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:56:30 -14400

Seth Colter Walls from Huffington Post discusses how Barack Obama was received at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Conference.

Rachel Maddow 6/4/08 H1

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:56:52 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 6/3/08 H3

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:07:27 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Discussion of the early returns for the last Presidential Primary.

Rachel Maddow 6/3/08 H2

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:38:18 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Bobby Kennedy biographer ThurstonClarke discusses the parallels between the Presidential Campaign in 1968 and 2008.

Rachel Maddow 6/3/08 H1

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:58:02 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Film maker Robert Greenwald. Matthew Boulay discusses the new GI Bill.

Rachel Maddow 6/2/08 H3

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:33:06 -14400

Rachel lays out the political road ahead for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Like all roads in America it's riddles with pot holes. Discussion with political guru David Bender.

Rachel Maddow 6/2/08 H2

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:37:28 -14400

John McCain has made a lot of gaffes in this campaign (for a complete list read Steve Benen's superb piece at Carpetbagger Report today that lists them all)

Rachel Maddow 6/2/08 H1

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:57:42 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/30/08 H3

Fri, 30 May 2008 20:58:10 -14400

Cory Doctorow, Godfather of the internet and technology geeks from BoingBoing.net discusses his latest book, Little Brother.

Rachel Maddow 5/30/08 H2

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:55:22 -14400

Former terrorism czar Richard Clarke discusses his new book, Your Government Failed You.

Rachel Maddow 5/30/08 H1

Fri, 30 May 2008 18:58:21 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/29/08 H3

Thu, 29 May 2008 21:11:36 -14400

Columnist David Sirota discusses his new book, The Uprising, regarding the importance of the Rocky Mountain states in the general election.

Rachel Maddow 5/29/08 H2

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:54:25 -14400

The right wing and all the loyal Bushies who haven't sold their own books yet are saying that Scott McClellan wasn't in his right mind when he wrote his book: he was controled by George Soros, his publisher wrote the whole thing, blah blah blah.

Rachel Maddow 5/29/08 H1

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:55:01 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/28/08 H3

Wed, 28 May 2008 21:01:31 -14400

Listener reaction and comments on the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/28/08 H2

Wed, 28 May 2008 19:59:24 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America discusses the latest on the GI Bill in Congress.

Rachel Maddow 5/28/08 H1

Wed, 28 May 2008 18:56:40 -14400

Sam Youngman from The Hill discusses what we can expect procedurally at the big DNC meeting this weekend.

Rachel Maddow 5/27/08 H3

Tue, 27 May 2008 21:01:34 -14400

Political Correspondent David Bender discusses the strategy of the Clinton campaign.

Rachel Maddow 5/27/08 H2

Tue, 27 May 2008 19:59:51 -14400

Art Levine from the Washington Monthly discusses his recent work on voter suppression.

Rachel Maddow 5/27/08 H1

Tue, 27 May 2008 18:58:02 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/23/08 H3

Fri, 23 May 2008 21:00:34 -14400

David Bender gives Rachel the inside scoop on what happened behind the scenes on the GI Bill. David knows all about the political wrangling and the Republican vote switching.

Rachel Maddow 5/23/08 H2

Fri, 23 May 2008 20:00:45 -14400

Author Rick Perlstein discusses his new book, Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America. I don't want to ruin the ending for anyone but it turns out, Nixon was a bit of a jerk.

Rachel Maddow 5/23/08 H1

Fri, 23 May 2008 19:01:18 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/22/08 H3

Thu, 22 May 2008 20:59:26 -14400

Matt Snyders, a staff writer at the Minneapolis/St. Paul City Pages, discusses how the FBI is trying to infiltrate vegan potlucks in Minneapolis before the Republican convention. Is bean curd considered a weapon of mass destruction?

Rachel Maddow 5/22/08 H2

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:35:35 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff discusses the VERY exciting development on the new GI Bill. It passed the Senate today! John McCain didn't bother to show up and Bush is already threatening a veto it but it passed nonetheless.

Rachel Maddow 5/22/08 H1

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:05:59 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/21/08 H3

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:54:05 -14400

Barack Obama's campaign should try and get a Florida/Michigan proof cushion if they want to secure the Democratic nomination for President.

Rachel Maddow 5/21/08 H2

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:12:09 -14400

Rachel will unveil her countdown clock today and it's set for 10 days. The Democrats have 10 days to anoint a candidate before they fall on their own sword.

Rachel Maddow 5/21/08 H1

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:56:51 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/20/08 H3

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:31:51 -14400

Hillary Clinton gives a victory speech in the Kentucky Primary, followed by discussion and reaction from listeners.

Rachel Maddow 5/20/08 H2

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:56:47 -14400

Discussion of the results of the Oregon and Kentucky Primaries as they come in.

Rachel Maddow 5/20/08 H1

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:57:08 -14400

Ryan Alessi, a reporter at the Lexington Herald Leader in Kentucky, discusses the Kentucky primary.

Rachel Maddow 5/19/08 H3

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:30:35 -14400

The Senate is probably going to vote on the new GI Bill tomorrow and our guest Paul Rieckhoff from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America thinks that it just might pass despite John McCain's auspicious opposition to it. If it does pass, the bill will end up on Bush's desk.

Rachel Maddow 5/19/08 H2

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:01:49 -14400

Jeff Sharlet, contributing editor at Harper's and Rolling Stone, discusses his latest book, "The Family: The SecretFundamentalism at the Heart of American Power"

Rachel Maddow 5/19/08 H1

Mon, 19 May 2008 19:02:15 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/16/08 H3

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:01:18 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Mike Huckabee said some shocking things at the recent NRA Convention.

Rachel Maddow 5/16/08 H2

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:58:39 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: California State Senator Sheila Kuehl discusses the California Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage.

Rachel Maddow 5/16/08 H1

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:02:26 -14400

David Bender fills in for Rachel: Mark Green, President of Air America Radio. Andy Borowitz.

Rachel Maddow 5/15/08 H3

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:59:35 -14400

Laura Dern talks about her latest film, Recount. She plays everyone's favorite vote stealer, Katherine Harris.

Rachel Maddow 5/15/08 H2

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:58:33 -14400

Rand Beers reacts to Bush's outrageous attack on Obama while on his Israel trip today. San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom comments on the court decision in California striking down the state's gay marriage ban.

Rachel Maddow 5/15/08 H1

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:57:23 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/14/08 H3

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:59:38 -14400

New York Times' political writer John Harwood discusses his new book, Pennsylvania Avenue: Profiles in Backroom Power.

Rachel Maddow 5/14/08 H2

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:55:19 -14400

John Edwards endorses Barack Obama: Politcal Guru David Bender explains the why and the when on this endorsement.

Rachel Maddow 5/14/08 H1

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:54:06 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/13/08 H3

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:59:30 -14400

Discussion of tonight's results from the Presidential Primary in West Virginia.

Rachel Maddow 5/13/08 H2

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:02:43 -14400

Political Guru David Bender continues analysis of the West Virginia Primary today.

Rachel Maddow 5/13/08 H1

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:42:21 -14400

Today is the West Virginia primary, a contest that Hillary Clinton is expected to win by huge margins. But does it matter? David Bender, the master of electoral politics, discusses and takes phonecalls.

Rachel Maddow 5/12/08 H3

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:57:04 -14400

Political Guru David Bender answers the question: Will tomorrow's expected big win for Hillary Clinton affect anything?

Rachel Maddow 5/12/08 H2

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:55:45 -14400

Steve Bennen from thecarpetbagger.com discusses the recent resignations in the McCain camp.

Rachel Maddow 5/12/08 H1

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:42:37 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/9/08 H3

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:02:15 -14400

Political Guru David Bender discusses the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/9/08 H2

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:59:14 -14400

David Corn. Mother Jones Magazine and Brave New Films have dug up video of McCain's "spiritual adviser" that you are definitely going to want to see.

Rachel Maddow 5/9/08 H1

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:57:20 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/8/08 H3

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:58:38 -14400

David Bender discusses the latest news in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/8/08 H2

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:56:38 -14400

Rick Hansen from the Arizona Republic discusses his article today that McCain doesn't deserve the maverick crown placed on his head by the national main stream media.

Rachel Maddow 5/8/08 H1

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:10:02 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/7/08 H3

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:00:46 -14400

David Bender talks about the media creations in this Democratic primary.

Rachel Maddow 5/7/08 H2

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:35 -14400

Rolling Stone contributor Matt Taibbi discusses his new book, The Great Derangement.

Rachel Maddow 5/7/08 H1

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:01:26 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race

Rachel Maddow 5/6/08 H3

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:03:44 -14400

David Bender hosts special election coverage of the North Carolina and Indiana Presidential Primary election with special guest and Clinton supporter, Mark Green.

Rachel Maddow 5/6/08 H2

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:06:40 -14400

David Bender hosts special election coverage of the North Carolina and Indiana Presidential Primary election with special guest and Clinton supporter, Reta Lewis

Rachel Maddow 5/6/08 H1

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:00:58 -14400

David Bender hosts special election coverage of the North Carolina and Indiana Presidential Primary election with special guest Cliff Schecter.

Rachel Maddow 5/5/08 H3

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:01:15 -14400

David Bender explains Hillary's "nuclear option." Like the bomb it is expensive, toxic and might split the Democratic party on ideological grounds.

Rachel Maddow 5/5/08 H2

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:58:13 -14400

Brendan O'Shaughnessy, a reporter with the Indianapolis Star Tribune, discusses Indiana's primary tomorrow.

Rachel Maddow 5/5/08 H1

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:01:47 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/2/08 H3

Fri, 02 May 2008 20:59:32 -14400

Resident mixologist Josey Packard, who bartends at the Alembic in San Francisco, discusses how to make a mint julep just in time for the Kentucky Derby.

Rachel Maddow 5/2/08 H2

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:59:37 -14400

Discussion of Indiana election law with Richard Hassen, slate.com author.

Rachel Maddow 5/2/08 H1

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:10:57 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 5/1/08 H3

Thu, 01 May 2008 21:01:36 -14400

Former Air America colleague Shelley Lewis discusses her new book called Five Lessons I Didn't Learn From Breast Cancer (And One Big One I Did). She now runs a very helpful, very fun website called Howdini.

Rachel Maddow 5/1/08 H2

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:10:23 -14400

Discussion of what McCain's biggest vulnerability will be for the fall.

Rachel Maddow 5/1/08 H1

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:09:35 -14400

Minnesota State Senator Scott Dibble discusses why he disagrees with John McCain's statement that earmarks caused the I 35 bridge in Minneapolis to fall.

Rachel Maddow 4/30/08 H3

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:59:32 -14400

Discussion of the question: Did Barack Obama and Hillary do the right thing to have done interviews in the last week on Fox News?

Rachel Maddow 4/30/08 H2

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:06:51 -14400

Steve Benen, the proprietor of The Carpet Bagger Report, breaks down the political arguments over the gas tax and tells us why both Obama and Hillary think the issue is helping their campaigns.

Rachel Maddow 4/30/08 H1

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:55:03 -14400

John McCain's health care "plan" amounts to little more than pocket change that might ease the burden of one's monthly Centrum Silver purchases. Jonathan Cohn, senior editor at The New Republic, explains just why McCain's proposal is so bad.

Rachel Maddow 4/29/08 H3

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:07:44 -14400

Paul Rieckhoff, from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, tells Rachel about his latest efforts to get a new GI Bill for vets.

Rachel Maddow 4/29/08 H2

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:58:27 -14400

Arianna Huffington talks about her latest book, Right is Wrong.

Rachel Maddow 4/29/08 H1

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:11:45 -14400

Discussion of the Presidential Race simulcasting with MSNBC Television.

Rachel Maddow 4/28/08 H3

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:08:52 -14400

Political Guru David Bender talks about super delegates.

Rachel Maddow 4/28/08 H2

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:57:22 -14400

Sergeant Jeff Frawley's dad, Ed, went to visit him at Fort Bragg after he returned from 15 months in Afghanistan. The conditions he saw there horrified him. So Ed picked up a video camera and started filming. Ed describes what he saw.

Rachel Maddow 4/28/08 H1

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:50:28 -14400

Discussion of the Presidential Race in a simulcast with MSNBC TV.

Rachel Maddow 4/25/08 H3

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:01:08 -14400

Ask Dr. Maddow: Listeners ask any question they want of Rachel.

Rachel Maddow 4/25/08 H2

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:58:37 -14400

New York Times reporter Eric Lichtblau discusses his new book, Bush's Law: The Remaking of American Justice.

Rachel Maddow 4/25/08 H1

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:48:19 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 4/24/08 H3

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:41:00 -14400

Can't we just reach out to the Super Delegates: these are the people, some yet unnamed, who will decide who the Democrat Nominee for President will be.

Rachel Maddow 4/24/08 H2

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:00:58 -14400

In January 2007 Andi Parhamovitch, a former Air America employee working in Iraq for the National Democratic Institute, was killed. She died in a bomb blast in Bagdad not far from where her fiance, Newsweek journalist Michael Hastings, was working and living. Michael discusses a wonderful book he has written about Andi's life and death called "I Lost My Love in Baghdad."

Rachel Maddow 4/24/08 H1

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:48:00 -14400

MSNBC's "Race for the White House" simulcasts with The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the latest in the Presidential Race.

Rachel Maddow 4/23/08 H3

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:58:43 -14400

What have we learned after the Pennsylvania Primary?

Rachel Maddow 4/23/08 H2

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:59:30 -14400

Discussion of the Pennsylvania primary. In short: we are no better or worse off than we were a day ago save for the fact that John McCain has gone another day unscathed.

Rachel Maddow 4/23/08 H1

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:52:56 -14400

Rachel simulcasts on MSNBC's Race for the White House, discussing yesterday's Primary in the state of Pennsylvania.

Rachel Maddow 4/22/08 H3

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:10:22 -14400

Discussion of today's Presidential Primary in Pennsylvania.